News Black Bear Gunma Kodomo no Kuni (Gunma Children's Land), Gunma Dec 4, 2025, 03:50 PM

Description

Around 15:50 on December 4, 2025, a single bear cub was sighted about 700 meters from the entrance of the prefectural facility 'Gunma Kodomo no Kuni' in Nagetecho, Ota City, Gunma. No damage or injuries were confirmed inside the facility, and it was temporarily closed from December 5 to ensure safety.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of December 4, a bear cub was sighted near the prefectural facility 'Gunma Kodomo no Kuni' in Ota City. A schoolchild spotted the cub while returning home and was unharmed. To protect visitors, the facility was temporarily closed from December 5. The city has urged people not to approach bears and to report sightings, and authorities will patrol the area in coordination with police and local hunting groups.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 03:50 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.318827, 139.368959

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