News Black Bear Hagi Chinto, Yamaguchi Apr 25, 2026, 09:30 PM

Description

Around 06:30 on April 26, a driver spotted a single bear about 1.5 meters long sitting on company premises along Prefectural Route 11 (Hagi-Shino line) in Tsubaki-Higashi, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Police reported no injuries and are patrolling the area and urging caution.

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Summary

Early on April 26 in Hagi City, Yamaguchi, a passerby spotted a roughly 1.5-meter bear sitting on company grounds beside a prefectural road. There were no reported injuries, and police are patrolling the area and warning residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 09:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.407428, 131.415239

Sources