
News Black Bear Aizuwakamatsu Tenjinmachi, Fukushima Apr 13, 2026, 02:30 AM
Location
Description
At around 11:30 on April 13 a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted on the grounds of a temple in Kita-Aoki, Aizuwakamatsu City. The bear moved into the mountain east of the temple thereafter; no human injuries were reported and police are patrolling the area.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of April 13 a roughly 1‑meter bear was seen on the grounds of a temple in Kita‑Aoki, Aizuwakamatsu. The animal moved into the mountain to the east; no injuries were reported and police are monitoring the area by patrol car.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 02:30 AM
Address
Aizuwakamatsu Tenjinmachi, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.479666, 139.937623
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