News Black Bear Shirakawa City, Fukushima Nov 20, 2025, 06:30 AM

Description

At around 06:30 on the 20th, one bear approximately 0.8 meters long was sighted on a municipal road in the Irikubo area of Shirakawa City. The bear later left for the nearby forest; no injuries or property damage have been reported, and police are patrolling and informing residents.

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

Summary

In Shirakawa City, a roughly 0.8-meter bear was seen on a city road in the early morning. The animal retreated into the mountains; there were no reported injuries or damage, and police are monitoring the area and notifying residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 06:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.126615, 140.211014

Sources