News Black Bear Sakata 新町, Yamagata Apr 30, 2026, 05:40 PM

Description

Around 2:40 a.m. on May 1, 2026, one bear was sighted on the south side of an intersection near Hikarigaoka Athletic Stadium in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture. The city is urging people not to approach and to report sightings to the police or city authorities.

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

Summary

In the early hours of May 1, a single bear was spotted on the south side of an intersection near Hikarigaoka Athletic Stadium in Sakata City. The city is advising residents to keep their distance and report any sightings to the police or city authorities.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 05:40 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.930441, 139.826918

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