Location
Description
Two bears were sighted in the Fujiwara area of Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, reportedly walking near an elementary school. Police are patrolling the area.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Nikkō 藤原, Tochigi
Coordinates
36.870667, 139.742211
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