News 2 Black Bears Yahata, Aza Kubobata (fallow rice field) ・ Kumakura, Aza Kazefuki (village road), Fukushima Mar 25, 2026, 05:30 AM

Description

In Inawashiro Town (Yahata, Aza Kubobata) at around 14:30, a single bear about 0.3 m long was seen running through a fallow rice field and then entering the forest. Later the same day at 17:53 in Nishigo Village (Kumakura, Aza Kazefuki), an animal resembling a bear about 1 m long was observed crossing a village road.

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

Summary

On March 25 in Fukushima Prefecture multiple bear sightings were reported. A small bear was seen running through a fallow field in Yahata, Inawashiro and entering the woods, and later that evening an animal resembling a bear crossed a village road in Nishigo. Residents are advised to remain cautious in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 05:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.565650, 140.114616

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