News Black Bear Hataya, Yamanobe Town, Yamagata Nov 29, 2025, 11:10 AM

Description

At around 11:10 on the 29th, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted approximately 400 meters southwest of the Hataya Community Center in Hataya, Yamanobe Town. Police warned that the bear may be hiding nearby and urged caution.

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

Summary

On the morning of November 29, a roughly 1-meter-long bear was sighted about 400 meters southwest of the Hataya Community Center in Hataya, Yamanobe Town, prompting police to warn local residents. Another sighting was reported earlier that day, so residents are urged to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.245437, 140.189164

Sources