News 2 Black Bears Nagasaka, Nishigo Village (village road), Fukushima Feb 6, 2026, 06:35 AM

Description

At around 15:35 on the 6th, a man driving on a village road in Nagasaka, Nishigo Village, Fukushima Prefecture, spotted two bears about 1.5 m and 1.0 m in length. The two bears subsequently moved back toward the mountains, and no damage has been reported. Police are patrolling the area by patrol car and warning residents.

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Summary

Shortly after 15:30 on the 6th, a motorist in Nagasaka, Nishigo Village, spotted two bears—about 1.5 m and 1.0 m long—on a village road. The bears appear to have returned to the mountains and no injuries or damage have been reported. Police are monitoring the area and advising residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 06:35 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.137752, 140.158383

Sources