News Black Bear Matsuo Shrine (Tamaniwa), Yamagata Mar 6, 2026, 04:50 AM
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Description
At around 13:50 on March 6, 2026, one bear was sighted near Matsuo Shrine in the Tamaniwa area of Kawanishi Town, Yamagata Prefecture. The town warned that a bear may still be in the vicinity and urged local residents and shrine visitors to be cautious.
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
Friday, March 6, 2026 at 04:50 AM
Address
Matsuo Shrine (Tamaniwa), Yamagata
Coordinates
37.946937, 139.984892
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Ben P 4 months ago
Broad daylight at a shrine with people around, and they're warning it might still be there.
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