News Black Bear Katahira-machi, Kōriyama, Fukushima Jan 6, 2026, 01:15 PM

Description

Around 13:15 on the 6th, a man resting in his vehicle spotted one bear in a cemetery in Katahira-machi, Kōriyama, Fukushima Prefecture. The bear later went back into the mountain, no damage has been reported, and police are patrolling by cruiser and advising residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

In the afternoon of the 6th, a man resting in his car in a cemetery in Katahira-machi, Kōriyama, spotted a single bear. The animal returned to the mountain with no reported damage, and police are patrolling and warning local residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 01:15 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.420979, 140.310378

Sources