News 2 Black Bears Hiroshima City Youth Outdoor Activity Center, Hiroshima Nov 19, 2025, 11:00 AM
Location
Description
Around 11:00 on November 19, 2025, two bears believed to be a parent and cub appeared in the farmland area of the Hiroshima City Youth Outdoor Activity Center. Staff used a car horn to drive them off; the two returned to the mountain, no injuries were reported, but four of seven planned elementary school outdoor learning sessions were canceled or postponed.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the 19th in Asakita Ward, Hiroshima City, two bears believed to be a parent and cub appeared at the Youth Outdoor Activity Center's farmland. Staff drove them back with a car horn and no children were injured, but four elementary school outdoor lessons scheduled at the center were canceled or postponed.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Address
Hiroshima City Youth Outdoor Activity Center, Hiroshima
Coordinates
34.577557, 132.431398
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