News Black Bear Sano City, Tochigi Feb 4, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

On 2026-02-05 a bear was sighted on a riverside in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture. Exact time, number of animals, and whether anyone was injured were not reported.

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

Summary

On the 5th, local papers reported a bear sighting on a riverside in Sano City, Tochigi. Details remain unclear for now, and residents in the area are being urged to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.314391, 139.578392

Sources