News 3 Black Bears Kanuma, Tochigi Apr 21, 2026, 03:10 AM

Description

At around 12:10 PM on April 21, 2026, three bears (one adult about 1.0 m and two cubs about 60 cm) were sighted in a grove near the Takeko Industrial Park in Takeko, Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture. Bear droppings were found at the scene, and police and city authorities are patrolling and issuing warnings asking people not to approach.

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

Summary

Three bears—a mother and two cubs—were spotted just after noon on the 21st near an industrial park in Takeko, Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture. Police and city officials are patrolling the area and warning residents and nearby schools and daycare centers not to approach.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 03:10 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.591899, 139.747610

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