News Black Bear Near JR Kiryu Station (south exit), Gunma Nov 20, 2025, 06:40 AM

Description

At 06:40 on November 20, 2025, a passerby sighted a bear cub near the south exit of JR Kiryu Station in Tomoe-cho, Kiryu City. Similar sightings have been reported repeatedly in the urban area along the Watarase River.

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

Summary

Bear cub sightings have been reported repeatedly along the Watarase River near JR Kiryu Station in Kiryu City. On the morning of the 20th a passerby saw a cub near the station's south exit, and the city is urging people to avoid bushes and stay away from such areas.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 06:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.411444, 139.331973

Sources