News Black Bear Kamimachi Minami 1-chome, Higashine City, Yamagata Nov 12, 2025, 12:45 PM
Location
Description
According to the city, at around 12:45 PM on November 12 a single young bear was sighted near a prefectural road intersection in Kamimachi Minami 1-chome, Higashine City. Police also reported that at around 10:00 PM on November 11 a bear about 1 meter long was sighted roughly 230 meters southeast of the Kawamukai community center in Nogawa; no human or property damage has been confirmed so far.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Sightings of a single young bear were reported in Higashine City, prompting city and police warnings to local residents and passersby. Reports came in from different locations between the night of the 11th and just after noon on the 12th, and no injuries or damage have been reported.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Address
Kamimachi Minami 1-chome, Higashine City, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.401126, 140.378875
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