News Black Bear Matsuo Shrine (Tamaniwa), Yamagata Mar 6, 2026, 04:50 AM
Location
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.
Summary
In the afternoon of March 6, a single bear was sighted near Matsuo Shrine in Tamaniwa, Kawanishi Town. The town warned that the animal might still be nearby and urged residents and shrine visitors to stay alert.
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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Comments (1)
Broad daylight at a shrine with people around, and they're warning it might still be there.
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