News Black Bear Aizuwakamatsu Kawahigashimachi-Asayama, Fukushima Apr 24, 2026, 02:10 AM

Description

At around 11:10 on April 24, 2026, a male driver on National Route 49 in Asayama, Kawato-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, spotted one bear (approximately 1 meter long) crossing the road from west to east. The bear entered the forest to the east afterward; no injuries or damage have been reported, and the police are patrolling with patrol cars and coordinating with the Aizuwakamatsu City Office.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 24th, a man on National Route 49 in Asayama, Kawato-machi, Aizuwakamatsu, spotted a bear about 1 meter long crossing the road. The bear fled into the woods and no injuries or damage have been reported; the police and city officials are cooperating to maintain a patrol of the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:10 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.551211, 139.945706

Sources