News Black Bear Kitanumaue, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka Nov 27, 2025, 09:00 PM
Location
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
Kitanumaue, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka
Coordinates
35.058338, 138.416288
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Comments (1)
住宅のすぐそばで、しかも夜間に出てくるのか。
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