Location
Description
Around 06:30 on 2026-05-18, one bear-like animal was sighted in a grove in Miharaishi-no-oka, Yamagata City. The city closed a nearby observation deck and used public announcement vehicles to warn local residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 18th, one bear-like animal was sighted in a grove in Miharaishi-no-oka, Yamagata City. Located about 200 meters from Miharaishi-no-oka Elementary School, the site prompted the city to close an observation deck and issue warnings via public announcement vehicles.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 09:30 PM
Address
Yamagata Kurosawa, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.188034, 140.291848
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