News Black Bear Miharashi no Oka 2-chome, Yamagata City, Yamagata Feb 15, 2026, 10:10 PM
Location
Description
At around 07:10 on February 16, 2026, one bear about 1.5 meters long was spotted in a park in Miharashi no Oka 2-chome, Yamagata City, and walked toward the residential area to the north. The city and police are patrolling the area and the park is closed for the time being, but the bear's whereabouts remain unknown.
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Summary
On the morning of the 16th, a single bear was seen in a park at Miharashi no Oka in Yamagata City and was observed walking toward the residential area to the north. The city and police are patrolling the vicinity and the park remains closed for now, but the bear's subsequent whereabouts are unknown. With a school and residences nearby, authorities have urged people to report sightings and stay alert.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Address
Miharashi no Oka 2-chome, Yamagata City, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.187882, 140.294318
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Early morning in a park, heading toward houses.
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