News Black Bear Kamiyasu 7-chome, Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Nov 14, 2025, 10:00 PM

Description

On the 17th, Hiroshima City reported that on the night of the 14th a person returning home by bicycle in Kamiyasu 7-chome, Asaminami Ward, saw an animal resembling a bear enter the mountain from the road. No traces were found during the on-site survey on the 17th, but footprints of a bear were confirmed on a nearby prefectural road on the 7th of this month, so the possibility cannot be ruled out and residents are being urged to be cautious.

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Summary

Hiroshima City announced that on the night of the 14th a bear-like animal was seen entering the mountain in Kamiyasu 7-chome, Asaminami Ward. Although no traces were found during the investigation on the 17th, bear footprints were confirmed on a nearby prefectural road on the 7th, so the city warns residents that the possibility of a bear cannot be ruled out.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.487894, 132.439918

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