News Black Bear Sano City, Tochigi Jan 9, 2026

Description

On 2026-01-09 a bear was sighted on a road in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture. Reports say this was the third appearance in a week.

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

Summary

A bear was sighted on a road in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, marking the third appearance in a week. The animal has been observed repeatedly in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, January 9, 2026

Address

Coordinates

36.314391, 139.578392

Sources