News Black Bear Mansui, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Dec 27, 2025, 07:40 AM
Location
Description
At around 07:40 on December 27, 2025, a woman in her 40s from Kikugawa City reported seeing one bear-like animal about 1 meter long in Mansui, Kakegawa City. Police have issued warnings; sightings and footprints have continued in the area since the 24th, and the nearby 22nd Century Hill Park has been closed.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A bear-like animal about 1 metre long was spotted on the morning of December 27 in Mansui, Kakegawa City, prompting police warnings. Since the 24th, sightings and footprints have been reported in the area and neighboring Kikugawa City; security camera footage was captured and a nearby park has been closed as a precaution.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 07:40 AM
Address
Mansui, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka
Coordinates
34.771908, 138.054367
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Comments (1)
24日からずっと同じあたりか。
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