Location
Description
Around 18:00 on January 19, 2026, a Asiatic black bear was reported on the prefectural road Okadaura–Akira line in Seki, Kumihama Town; it crossed the road from south to north and moved back into the mountains.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the evening of January 19 a bear was sighted on a prefectural road in Seki, Kumihama Town; it crossed from south to north and returned to the mountains. Local authorities are advising caution in the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 09:00 AM
Address
Seki, Kumihama Town, Kyoto
Coordinates
35.620490, 134.952987
Related Areas
Comments (1)
森 3 months ago
夜間の道路横断は危ないな。
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