News 3 Black Bears riverbank in Sano City, Tochigi Jan 8, 2026

Description

On January 8, three bears were sighted on the riverbank in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture. The sighting was reported as a recurrence following an appearance on the 3rd.

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

Summary

Three bears were spotted on the riverbank in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, on the 8th, marking a reappearance following an incident on the 3rd. The consecutive sightings suggest increased concern among local residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Address

Coordinates

36.314391, 139.578392

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