News Black Bear Yamagata City No.10 Junior High School, Yamagata Nov 30, 2025, 06:00 AM

Description

Around 06:00, a single bear was seen walking between the playground and school building at Yamagata City No.10 Junior High School. The bear then left the premises and moved toward the eastern residential area; its whereabouts are currently unknown and the city and police are patrolling the area and remaining on alert.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

This morning, multiple bear sightings were reported in a Yamagata City residential area, including one bear confirmed on the grounds of Yamagata City No.10 Junior High School at about 06:00. The city and police are patrolling the area and advising residents to be cautious of noises and their footing.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 06:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.227182, 140.310225

Sources