News Black Bear Terashita, Katahira, Kōriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Jan 6, 2026, 02:00 PM

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

Coordinates

37.423411, 140.301107

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