News Black Bear Yamagata 伊佐美, Gifu Apr 21, 2026, 01:00 AM

Description

Around 10:00 on April 21, 2026, a bear approximately 80–100 cm long was sighted near Sakurao Elementary School in Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture. Students were escorted to school by guardians, police cars patrolled the area, and the hunters' association set box traps as a countermeasure.

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Summary

As hibernation ends, bear sightings have increased in Yamagata City, Gifu. On the morning of April 21 a bear about 80–100 cm long was seen near Sakurao Elementary School; children were escorted to school, police patrolled, and the hunters' association deployed box traps to respond.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 01:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.523924, 136.786085

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