News Black Bear Mansui, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Dec 29, 2025, 08:45 AM

Description

Around 08:45 on December 29, 2025, the carcass of a male Asiatic black bear (about 115 cm) was found beside the JR Tokaido Line tracks in Mansui, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The body showed severe injuries and is believed to have collided with a train; local hunters and city staff recovered the carcass.

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

Summary

Authorities suspect the bear found on the morning of December 29 is the same individual that had been reported around Kakegawa and neighboring Kikugawa since December 24. The approximately 115 cm bear was discovered dead beside the JR Tokaido Line, apparently with severe injuries consistent with a train collision, and the city has urged residents to remain cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 08:45 AM

Address

Coordinates

34.771908, 138.054367

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