Official Black Bear Aizuwakamatsu Otomachi-Oyakawabata, Fukushima Jan 21, 2026, 03:50 AM
Location
Description
One bear (about 0.7 m long) was seen up in a tree in the mountain forest.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 03:50 AM
Address
Aizuwakamatsu Otomachi-Oyakawabata, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.387999, 139.927826
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Comments (1)
A young one retreating into the trees suggests it wandered into that mountain forest area rather than lingering near the town itself.
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