News Black Bear Yamamoto Town, Miyagi Nov 30, 2025, 03:00 PM

Description

In December 2025, the town of Yamamoto captured a single bear in a mountain forest, the town's first such capture. In response, the town distributed about 780 bear bells to all elementary and junior high students and incoming pupils, handing them over at Yamashita Elementary School.

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Summary

In December 2025, Yamamoto Town recorded its first capture of a bear in a local mountain forest, raising concerns among residents. To boost vigilance on school routes, the town distributed about 780 bear bells to all elementary and junior high students and incoming pupils, handing them over at Yamashita Elementary School.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.962918, 140.879250

Sources