News Black Bear Mountain forest near Otaniguchi bus stop, Kibemachi (Masuda), Shimane Feb 14, 2026, 05:00 AM

Description

Around 4:00 PM on the 14th, one bear was sighted in a mountain forest near the Otaniguchi bus stop in Kibemachi, Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture.

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

Summary

At around 4:00 PM on the 14th, a single bear was sighted in a mountain forest near the Otaniguchi bus stop in Kibemachi, Masuda City. Residents have been urged to be cautious following the sighting near a populated area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 05:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

34.737003, 131.882423

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