News Black Bear Kawachi, Ouse-machi, Koriyama City (Fukushima), Fukushima Jan 20, 2026, 07:00 AM

Description

Around 16:00 on the 20th, a woman driving on a road in Kawachi, Ouse-machi, Koriyama City (Fukushima) saw one bear cross directly in front of her vehicle. The bear entered the roadside brush; no damage has been reported, and police are patrolling and warning residents.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

In Kawachi, Ouse-machi, Koriyama City, a woman driving on the road spotted a single bear crossing in front of her and entering the roadside brush around 4:00 p.m. on the 20th. No injuries or damage have been reported, and police are patrolling and alerting residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 07:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.428015, 140.260508

Sources