News Black Bear Aizuwakamatsu Kawahigashimachi-Asayama, Fukushima Apr 24, 2026, 02:10 AM
Location
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.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:10 AM
Address
Aizuwakamatsu Kawahigashimachi-Asayama, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.551211, 139.945706
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