News Black Bear Aizuwakamatsu Mondenmachi-Oyama, Fukushima May 12, 2026, 03:00 AM
Location
Description
Just after noon on May 12, a single animal believed to be a bear about 0.5 m long was sighted in a cemetery in Kuroiwa, Kanda-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. The animal walked toward the mountain to the east and its whereabouts are currently unknown; no injuries or damage have been confirmed. Police continue patrols by cruiser and are sharing information with Aizuwakamatsu City Hall.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 03:00 AM
Address
Aizuwakamatsu Mondenmachi-Oyama, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.461025, 139.930695
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