Black Bear in Masuda Somebacho (Jan 18, 2026)
Masuda Somebacho, Shimane
Location
Description
An adult bear was sighted around 6:00 p.m. on January 18, 2026, near a turnout at the intersection of Prefectural Route 54 and National Route 191 in Otani Town.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 09:00 AM
Address
Masuda Somebacho, Shimane
Coordinates
34.679932, 131.870964