News Black Bear Kamiihigashi district, Higashi-Izumo, Matsue City, Shimane Dec 2, 2025, 09:00 AM

Description

On the morning of December 2, an adult Asiatic black bear about 1 meter long was sighted in a private garden in the Kamiihigashi district of Higashi-Izumo, Matsue City, through a window. Municipal staff, police, and hunters found footprints but the bear's whereabouts became unknown afterward.

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Summary

In Higashi-Izumo, Matsue City, a bear about one meter long appeared within arm's reach of a resident after a window was opened, frightening the person. Authorities found footprints but the bear was not located. Elsewhere in Shimane, a persimmon tree was broken by a bear, and experts warn that a large acorn crop this year may delay hibernation.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.434176, 133.167335

Sources