News Black Bear Hirozawa-cho 5-chome, Kiryu City, Gunma Nov 21, 2025, 06:45 AM

Description

At around 06:45 on the morning of the 21st, a single bear cub was sighted on the grounds of a company near Route 50 in Hirozawa-cho 5-chome, Kiryu City. Shortly after 08:00 another animal believed to be a bear was observed near Matsubara Bridge in Hirozawa-cho 6-chome; the city considers these sightings since the 20th to be the same individual and has stepped up patrols.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 21st, sightings of a single bear cub were reported along a national highway in Kiryu City, including company premises and near a bridge. The city, viewing the reports since the 20th as the same animal, has increased patrols and warned residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 06:45 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.374452, 139.342474

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