Location
Description
According to Shinjo City, at around 7:00 AM on April 27, 2026, one bear was sighted in Masugata, Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture. The city conducted patrols after receiving the report but did not locate the bear, and has urged residents to be cautious.
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
Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Address
Shinjo Masugata, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.753920, 140.229490
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