Location
Description
Around 12:45 PM on December 1, 2025, a bear was sighted near Ryuzo Shrine in Komatsu, Kawanishi Town, Yamagata Prefecture. The town is 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
Monday, December 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Address
Ryuzo Shrine, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.030783, 140.057472
Related Areas
Nearby places of interest
Comments (1)
trail runner 5 months ago
Midday sighting at a shrine in Kawanishi, that's not the usual timing for this area.
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