News Black Bear Niwasaka Elementary School, Fukushima Dec 3, 2025, 07:20 AM

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.

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Summary

On the morning of the 3rd, a child spotted a roughly 1-meter bear on a prefectural road in the Niwasaka area of Fukushima City. The child returned and went to school with a guardian; Niwasaka Elementary School asked parents to provide drop-offs, and a nearby nursery halted outdoor activities.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 07:20 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.772800, 140.380195

Sources