News Black Bear Aizuwakamatsu Takaramachi, Fukushima Apr 30, 2026, 08:30 AM

Description

Around 17:30 on April 30, a man in Hanamigaoka, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, sighted one bear about 50 cm long in the brush of a mountain forest. No damage has been confirmed in the area; the police are patrolling with patrol cars and coordinating with the Aizuwakamatsu City Hall to respond.

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

Summary

On the evening of April 30, a man spotted a single bear about 50 cm long in the mountain forest at Hanamigaoka, Aizuwakamatsu. No damage has been reported, and the police and city hall are working together to monitor the area. Bear sightings have increased in the neighborhood since April.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 08:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.484773, 139.941873

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