News Black Bear Near Morikata Community Center, Morikata, Tsuruoka, Yamagata Dec 12, 2025, 04:45 PM

Description

At around 16:45 on December 12, a single bear was sighted near the Morikata Community Center in Morikata, Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture; the bear reportedly moved toward the mountains. The bear's body length was estimated at about 70 cm, and the city has issued an advisory.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On December 12 a roughly 70 cm bear was sighted near a community center in Morikata, Tsuruoka; it appeared to move back into the mountains. The city has urged local residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 04:45 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.711070, 139.777365

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