Location
Description
Multiple bear sightings were reported in Shinjō City on April 22. At around 08:50, a bear was observed crossing the road near Masugata Community Center in Masugata, Shinjō City.
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
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Address
Shinjo Masugata, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.754710, 140.239312
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