News Black Bear Nihonmatsu 休石原, Fukushima Apr 18, 2026, 04:30 AM

Description

Around 13:30 on the 18th, a man driving on a prefectural road in Kyūishihara, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima, spotted a bear about 1 meter long crossing the road from north to south. The bear reportedly entered the forest afterward; no damage has been confirmed in the area, and police are patrolling by patrol car and urging residents to be cautious.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

At around 13:30 on the 18th, a driver in Kyūishihara, Nihonmatsu City, saw a roughly 1-meter bear cross a prefectural road. The bear returned to the forest, no injuries or damage were reported, and police are monitoring the area and advising residents to be careful.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 04:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.632630, 140.379928

Sources