News Black Bear Fukushima Shinobuyama, Fukushima May 12, 2026, 11:30 AM
Location
Description
Around 20:30 on the 12th, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted on the grounds of a factory in Matsukawa-machi, Fukushima City. The bear ran away into the forest without causing any injuries; police have stepped up their vigilance.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of the 12th, a roughly 1-meter-long bear was seen on the grounds of a factory in Matsukawa-machi, Fukushima City. The bear ran off into the woods, no one was injured, and police have increased their vigilance.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Address
Fukushima Shinobuyama, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.760799, 140.474786
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