News Black Bear Minano (near Minano-Nagatoro IC), Saitama Feb 12, 2026, 11:30 AM

Description

At about 20:30 on February 12, 2026, a bear approximately 1.5 m long was sighted standing up when illuminated by car headlights near the entrance of the Minano-Nagatoro IC on Route 140 in Minano, Minano Town; a driver reported it to police. Saitama Prefectural Police urged residents to be cautious.

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Summary

On the night of the 12th a driver reported seeing a bear about 1.5 m long stand up when illuminated by headlights near the Minano-Nagatoro IC. Saitama Prefectural Police advised people to stay alert and calmly leave the area if they notice a bear nearby.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.074929, 139.115541

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