News Black Bear Ootani-cho, Masuda City (intersection of Prefectural Route 54 and National Route 191), Shimane Jan 18, 2026, 09:00 AM

Description

Around 18:00 on January 18, an adult bear was sighted near the intersection of Prefectural Route 54 and National Route 191 (near a pullout) in Ootani-cho, Masuda City.

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

Summary

On the evening of January 18 an adult bear was seen near the intersection of Prefectural Route 54 and National Route 191 in Ootani-cho, Masuda City. The sighting was confirmed near a roadside pullout, and people are urged to be cautious when traveling in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

34.660181, 131.874976

Sources