News Black Bear Kurokawa Nakamura, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Mar 8, 2026, 08:50 AM

Description

Around 17:50 on the 8th, a single bear under 1 meter in length was sighted in a rice field in Kurokawa Nakamura, Tsuruoka City. The bear's subsequent whereabouts are unknown; the city has issued a warning because a shrine and an elementary school are nearby.

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Summary

A bear less than 1 meter long was spotted in a rice field in Kurokawa Nakamura, Tsuruoka City at about 17:50 on the 8th. The animal's whereabouts are unknown, and the city has warned residents because a shrine and an elementary school are nearby.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 08:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.672585, 139.868807

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