News Black Bear Kinugawa River (Shioya Town), Tochigi Mar 5, 2026, 03:00 PM
Location
Description
A bear was sighted at the Kinugawa River in Shioya Town, Tochigi Prefecture. The report is brief and details, including whether there was any damage or injuries, have not been disclosed.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On March 6 a bear was spotted at the Kinugawa River in Shioya Town, Tochigi Prefecture. No detailed follow-up has been released yet, and local residents should remain cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Kinugawa River (Shioya Town), Tochigi
Coordinates
36.771854, 139.850901
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Comments (1)
鬼怒川沿いだから、水場を求めて降りてきたんだろうか。
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