News Black Bear Kawashiri, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Nov 10, 2025, 06:20 AM

Description

At around 06:20 on November 10, 2025, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted at a private house in Kawashiri, Tsuruoka City. The bear moved south through the property and its subsequent whereabouts are unknown; the city has urged caution because a primary school and community center are nearby.

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

Summary

A bear about 1 meter long was sighted in the morning at a residence in Kawashiri, Tsuruoka City. The bear moved south through the property and its whereabouts are now unknown; the city has warned residents because a nearby primary school and community center could be affected.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 06:20 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.751632, 139.934305

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