News Black Bear Kitanumaue, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka Nov 27, 2025, 09:00 PM

Description

Around 21:00 on November 27, 2025, one bear was sighted near a residence in Kitanumaue, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City; a resident reported hearing an animal cry, opening the door, and the bear running away. Multiple claw marks were found on a nearby persimmon tree, the city searched the area, and a nearby elementary school asked parents to pick up children by car.

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

Summary

On the night of November 27, a bear was sighted near houses in Kitanumaue, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City. After claw marks were found on a persimmon tree, the city searched the area and a nearby elementary school responded by locking parts of the building and asking parents to drive their children.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 09:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.058338, 138.416288

Sources