Location
Description
Around 09:00 on May 16, in Aizubange-machi Yokaezawa Aza Iinuma, Fukushima Prefecture, a resident spotted one bear about 1 meter long in their residential premises. No significant damage has been confirmed so far, but similar sightings believed to be of the same bear have been reported nearby, and the police are coordinating with the Aizubange town office in response.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Address
Aizubange 大字八日沢, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.579956, 139.811516
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