Location
Description
Around 6:00 a.m. on May 9, one bear was sighted in the urban area of Izumida Okan Higashi, Shinjō City, Yamagata Prefecture. Based on its size, the bear appears to be an adult.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Early on May 9, an adult-sized bear was sighted in the urban area of Izumida Okan Higashi, Shinjō City.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 09:00 PM
Address
Shinjo Izumita, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.819696, 140.326384
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