News Black Bear Aizuwakamatsu Higashiyamamachi-Yumoto, Fukushima Apr 1, 2026, 05:35 AM
Location
Description
At around 14:35 on April 1, a man in his 70s sighted one bear approximately 1 meter long on a forest trail in Kadota-machi Kuroiwa, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. The bear entered the undergrowth and its whereabouts are unknown; no human or property damage has been reported. Police are on alert in the area and have urged local residents to be cautious.
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
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 05:35 AM
Address
Aizuwakamatsu Higashiyamamachi-Yumoto, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.464971, 139.955546
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