News Black Bear Yoshiyama district, Numata (Asaminami Ward), Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Nov 18, 2025, 09:00 AM
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Description
On November 18, 2025, Hiroshima City reported that bear claw marks were found on a persimmon tree in the Yoshiyama area of Numata, Asaminami Ward. City staff and bear rangers inspected the site in the morning after a resident report, confirmed claw marks likely made several days earlier, and urged residents to dispose promptly of persimmons they do not intend to eat.
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Summary
Claw marks from a bear were found on a persimmon tree in the Yoshiyama area of Numata, Asaminami Ward, and city staff with bear rangers inspected the site that morning. Believed to have been made several days earlier, the city is urging residents to promptly dispose of persimmons they won't eat.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 09:00 AM
Address
Yoshiyama district, Numata (Asaminami Ward), Hiroshima City, Hiroshima
Coordinates
34.468134, 132.329872
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