News Black Bear Odagawa Miyanomae, Shirakawa, Fukushima Mar 15, 2026, 05:50 AM

Description

Around 14:50 on March 15, one bear-like animal about 1 meter long was sighted in the grass of fields near Route 4 in Odagawa Miyanomae, Shirakawa. No injuries or property damage have been reported so far.

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

Summary

In the afternoon of March 15, a single bear-like animal about 1 meter long was spotted near Route 4 in Odagawa Miyanomae, Shirakawa. The sighting was made by a passerby driving on the road, and no injuries or damage have been confirmed.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 05:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.166551, 140.239897

Sources