News 2 Black Bears Tendo City, Yamagata Dec 4, 2025

Description

In Tendo City, a schoolchild on the way to school spotted bears reflected in a traffic mirror, and parent-and-offspring bears were reported repeatedly. Prefecture-wide sightings have reached 2,698 this year, with 508 in November alone.

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Summary

In Tendo City, a schoolchild spotted bears in a traffic mirror, and parent-and-offspring bears were reported repeatedly. The prefecture has recorded 2,698 sightings this year, including 508 in November, prompting an extension of the bear sighting alert through the end of this month.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Address

Coordinates

38.362563, 140.377022

Sources