News Black Bear Kaminoyama 北町, Yamagata Apr 28, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

In the early morning of April 29, 2026 (around 00:00), an adult bear was sighted in the residential area of Futukamachi, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture. No further sightings were reported; the city and police urged residents to be cautious, and the prefecture has issued a bear alert.

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Summary

An adult bear was spotted in the Futukamachi residential area of Kaminoyama City, Yamagata, in the early hours of April 29. Following the report, the city circulated emergency notices and police increased vigilance. With multiple sightings across the prefecture this month, authorities have issued a bear alert and urged residents to avoid early-morning or late-night outings and not to leave food waste around homes.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.154094, 140.275322

Sources