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Description
On May 16 at around 06:00, a resident in Niiza, Nihonmatsu City, saw a single bear about 1.5 meters long wandering in another house's grounds, climb over a fence, and head into the bushes. About an hour and a half later a bear was seen on a road, and around 16:00 one was seen in a cemetery; sightings were reported elsewhere in the prefecture and police have increased vigilance.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the 16th a roughly 1.5-meter bear was seen climbing over a fence in a residential area of Niiza, Nihonmatsu. Multiple sightings later that day in the city, including on a road and in a cemetery, prompted heightened police vigilance.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 09:00 PM
Address
Nihonmatsu 新座, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.575959, 140.417251
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