Location
Description
At about 07:20 on December 3, 2025, a child spotted a bear about 1 meter long on a prefectural road in Machi Niwasaka, Fukushima City. The child returned home and then went to school with a guardian; Niwasaka Elementary School requested parents to provide drop-offs, and a nearby nursery suspended outdoor activities.
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
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 07:20 AM
Address
Niwasaka Elementary School, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.772800, 140.380195
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Comments (1)
One meter long on a prefectural road
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