News Black Bear Shinchi Suginome, Fukushima Apr 12, 2026

Description

On the morning of April 12, 2026, a male hiker sighted one bear about 150 cm long near the trail of Mount Karō (鹿狼山) in Shinchi Town. On April 14 the town posted warning signs at the trailhead urging hikers to take precautions such as traveling in groups, carrying bells or radios, avoiding early-morning and evening hikes, and taking their trash home.

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Summary

In Shinchi Town, Fukushima Prefecture, a hiker spotted a single bear about 150 cm long on the morning of April 12 on Mount Karō. The town installed warning signs at the trailhead on April 14 and is advising hikers to travel in groups, carry bells or radios, be cautious at dawn and dusk, and take their trash home.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Address

Coordinates

37.860045, 140.869189

Sources