News Black Bear Shimotakarazawa, Yamagata City, Yamagata Dec 22, 2025, 12:03 PM
Location
Description
At around 12:03 on December 22, 2025, one bear was sighted on a road in Shimotakarazawa, Yamagata City. The city has warned residents to be cautious, noting houses and a community center are nearby.
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
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Address
Shimotakarazawa, Yamagata City, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.227487, 140.401195
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Comments (1)
Has Shimotakarazawa had reports before this one, or is December unusual for that area?
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