News Black Bear Near Morikata Community Center, Morikata, Tsuruoka, Yamagata Dec 12, 2025, 04:45 PM
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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.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, December 12, 2025 at 04:45 PM
Address
Near Morikata Community Center, Morikata, Tsuruoka, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.711070, 139.777365
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佐藤 6 months ago
公民館までちょっと近すぎないか。
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