News Black Bear Near Chubu School Lunch Center (Toyosawa, Fukuroi), Shizuoka Jan 3, 2026, 04:20 PM

Description

A single animal suspected to be a bear was sighted near the Chubu School Lunch Center in Toyosawa, Fukuroi. The sighting occurred on January 3, 2026 at around 16:20, and no further sightings have been reported.

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

Summary

At around 16:20 on January 3, a single animal believed to be a bear was seen near the Chubu School Lunch Center in Toyosawa, Fukuroi, prompting the city to warn residents via public broadcasts. No further sightings have been confirmed after the report.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 04:20 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.735865, 137.943804

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