News Black Bear Fukushima, Fukushima Apr 14, 2026, 01:15 AM

Description

At around 10:15 on April 14, a man walking along National Route 399 in Moniwa, Iizaka, Fukushima City, sighted one bear about 0.5 m long. No damage has been reported; police patrolled the area by patrol car and, in cooperation with Fukushima City Hall, warned residents.

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

Summary

On the morning of April 14 a bear about 50 cm long was spotted along National Route 399 in Moniwa, Iizaka, Fukushima City. No damage was reported, and police and the city coordinated to warn local residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 01:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.917961, 140.387906

Sources