
News Black Bear Katahira-machi, Kōriyama, Fukushima Jan 6, 2026, 01:15 PM
Location
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
Katahira-machi, Kōriyama, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.420979, 140.310378
Comments (1)
昼間の1時15分に墓地で出没するなんて、クマも行動パターン変わってきてるのか。
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