Location
Description
According to the Fukushima Prefectural Police, at around 16:20 on March 30 a single bear was sighted in Yamagata Shindata (Yamagata Shindata), Inawashiro Town. A bear appearance was confirmed at the scene; there were no reports of injuries.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 07:20 AM
Address
Inawashiro 字志田, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.612334, 140.114704
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