News Black Bear Terashita, Katahira, Kōriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Jan 6, 2026, 02:00 PM
Location
Description
Just after 1:00 PM on January 6, a single bear was sighted near a cemetery in Terashita, Katahira, Kōriyama and was seen entering the mountain. No human or property damage has been reported, and police have urged caution among nearby residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A single bear was sighted near a cemetery in Katahira, Kōriyama on the afternoon of January 6. With homes and a school located 200–300 meters from the sighting, authorities have called for vigilance even though no damage has been reported.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Address
Terashita, Katahira, Kōriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.423411, 140.301107
Comments (1)
墓地までクマが降りてくるんだ。
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