News Black Bear Katayachi, Yamagata City, Yamagata Jan 1, 2026, 09:40 PM
Location
Description
Around 21:40 on the 1st, one bear was sighted on the riverbank of Sugawa in Katayachi, Yamagata City. The sighting occurred about 100 meters northeast of Zao Ekimae Daiichi Park, near residential areas; the city is patrolling the area and urging residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 09:40 PM
Address
Katayachi, Yamagata City, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.211585, 140.304649
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Comments (1)
駅前でこんな近くに出るのか。
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