News 2 Black Bears Kitakata City, Fukushima Dec 31, 2025, 01:00 PM

Description

Around 13:00 on 2025-12-31, a single bear about 50 cm long entered and remained under the floor of a house in Takago, Kitakata City for about two hours; around 14:50 the city and police used fireworks and car horns to scare it away. On New Year's Day, two bears about 0.5 m long were also sighted in nearby Aizumisato Town; no human or property damage was reported in either case.

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

Summary

Bear sightings were reported across Fukushima Prefecture from late December into the New Year. In Kitakata City on December 31 a bear stayed under a house for an extended period before being driven off by city officials and police; on New Year's Day two bears were seen in Aizumisato Town. No injuries or damage were reported, but officials warn that non-hibernating bears are becoming more common and urge residents to remain cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 01:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.651305, 139.874628

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