
News 5 Black Bears Yamagata Kurosawa, Yamagata Apr 27, 2026, 07:00 AM
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Description
Yamagata Prefecture issued its first bear-sighting advisory of the fiscal year on April 27 after a total of five bear sightings in urban areas such as Tsuruoka and Tendo during the week through April 26. At around 16:00 on April 27, one bear was observed in a residential area in Mihara-shi no Oka, Kaminoyama City.
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Summary
Bear sightings have increased across Yamagata Prefecture, including in urban areas, prompting the prefecture to issue its first advisory of the fiscal year on April 27. A bear was seen in a residential area of Mihara-shi no Oka in Kaminoyama on the afternoon of April 27, and officials have urged people to use radios or bells and take precautions to avoid encounters.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
5
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Address
Yamagata Kurosawa, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.188034, 140.291848
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