Location
Description
Around 18:45 on May 11, an adult bear (one individual) was sighted in a grove within a residential area in Midorigaoka, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture. No damage to people or property has been confirmed, but nearby schools have urged students to commute accompanied by guardians.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
An adult bear was sighted on May 11 at 18:45 in a grove inside a residential area of Midorigaoka, Sakata City, Yamagata. No injuries or damage were reported, but nearby schools have asked students to travel to and from school with a guardian.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 09:45 AM
Address
Sakata 宮野浦, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.895629, 139.811402
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