News Black Bear Minamiaizu Nagano, Fukushima Apr 25, 2026, 02:35 AM

Description

In Fukushima Prefecture, bear sightings were reported repeatedly from the night of April 24 to April 25, 2026, with individuals measuring about 0.5–1.5 meters observed. A bear was sighted near the Saitoyama trailhead (Saitoyama Tozanguchi) in Nagano, Onozandan, Minamiaizu Town at around 11:35 a.m. on April 25.

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Summary

In Fukushima Prefecture, multiple bear sightings were reported from the night of April 24 through April 25, with individuals about 0.5–1.5 meters long. A bear was also seen near the Saitoyama trailhead in Nagano (Minamiaizu Town) at around 11:35 a.m. on April 25, and authorities have urged caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 02:35 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.208573, 139.815066

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