News Black Bear Wakodai 4-chome, Nomi City, Ishikawa Feb 23, 2026, 12:30 AM
Location
Description
Around 09:30 on the 23rd, a single bear cub was sighted near a residential area in Wakodai 4-chome, Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, moving toward the mountains. Nomi City conducted patrols in the area and warned residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 23rd, a bear cub was spotted near a residential area in Wakodai 4-chome, Nomi City, prompting city patrols and warnings to residents. This was the first sighting of the year, and officials suggested rising temperatures may have contributed.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, February 23, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Address
Wakodai 4-chome, Nomi City, Ishikawa
Coordinates
36.429165, 136.544566
Related Areas
Comments (1)
朝9時半という日中の時間帯に住宅地近くで子グマが見つかるのは、けっこう珍しいんじゃないか。
Hiking in bear country
Safety picks and trail essentials, top-rated on Amazon and Rakuten.
