News Black Bear Kawanishi 大字堀金, Yamagata Apr 21, 2026, 06:55 AM
Location
Description
At about 15:55 on April 21, 2026, one bear was sighted in Horikane, Kawanishi Town, Yamagata Prefecture. The town has warned people to be cautious when passing through the area.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
At around 15:55 on the 21st, a single bear was sighted in Horikane, Kawanishi Town, Yamagata Prefecture, and the town urged caution for those passing through the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 06:55 AM
Address
Kawanishi 大字堀金, Yamagata
Coordinates
37.984752, 140.084091
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