Location
Description
At around 11:55 on May 8, 2026, an animal believed to be an Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) was sighted on a mountain path near 1579 Tsukidani-cho, Ashikaga City (around Gyodozan Join-ji). The area is a popular hiking course.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of May 8, a bear believed to be an Asian black bear was sighted on a mountain trail near Gyodozan Join-ji in Tsukidani-cho, Ashikaga. The area is a popular hiking route, and locals are urged to exercise caution when passing through or staying nearby.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 02:55 AM
Address
Ashikaga 月谷町, Tochigi
Coordinates
36.380291, 139.440187
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