Location
Description
A bear was reported sighted in Shioya Town. The article is behind a paywall, so detailed information about the sighting has not been disclosed.
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
Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Address
Shioya Town, Tochigi, Tochigi
Coordinates
36.771854, 139.850901
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Comments (1)
Lisa 6 months ago
wondering if this is connected to the other reports around Tochigi from earlier in the month or if it's just a separate sighting.
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