News 3 Black Bears Near Hachiman Shrine, Kuramasu (Kuramasu), Tendo City, Yamagata, Yamagata Dec 5, 2025, 07:40 AM

Description

At around 07:40 on December 5, 2025, a schoolchild spotted three bears — believed to be one adult and two cubs — near Hachiman Shrine in Kuramasu, Tendo City. The child returned home and the family called authorities; the city and police patrolled the area but the bears' whereabouts remain unknown.

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Summary

On the morning of the 5th, a schoolchild discovered three bears (one adult and two cubs) near Hachiman Shrine in Kuramasu, Tendo City. After the family reported the sighting, the city and police carried out patrols, but the bears' whereabouts have not been confirmed.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 07:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.362563, 140.377022

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