News Black Bear Bishamondō, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Nov 12, 2025, 12:15 AM

Description

At around 00:15 on the 12th, a woman in her 30s driving on Route 459 in Bishamondō, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, spotted a single bear about 1 meter long cross the road. The bear disappeared into a northerly woodland afterward; no injuries or property damage have been reported and police are conducting patrols in the area.

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

Summary

In the early hours of the 12th, a woman in her 30s saw a roughly 1‑meter bear cross a national route in Bishamondō, Nihonmatsu. The bear retreated into the woods, no injuries or damage have been reported, and police are maintaining patrols nearby.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.598005, 140.384967

Sources