News Black Bear Kawanishi Dahlia Garden, Yamagata Nov 18, 2025, 01:40 PM

Description

Around 13:40 on November 18, 2025, a bear was sighted near Kawanishi Dahlia Garden in Kamikomatsu, Kawanishi Town, Yamagata Prefecture. Additional sightings were reported at Okitama Park later that day, and on the morning of the 19th (about 07:50) a cub was seen near the Kokuzo-yama West Line in Tokida; the town has urged caution.

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Summary

Multiple bear sightings were reported in Kawanishi Town, Yamagata, from the afternoon of the 18th into the morning of the 19th. After sightings near Kawanishi Dahlia Garden and Okitama Park, a cub was seen near the Kokuzo-yama West Line in Tokida on the 19th, and the town has warned residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 01:40 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.001424, 140.032408

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