
News Black Bear Suyama, Susono City, Shizuoka Nov 20, 2025, 04:20 PM
Location
Description
Around 16:20 on November 20, 2025, a male driver on National Route 469 in Suyama, Susono City (near the Susono–Fuji border) reported seeing a dark-colored animal crossing the road from north to south. A female adult bear had been captured and culled in the area on the 18th, and the city is urging people to carry bells or a radio and exercise caution.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Susono City reported a sighting of a dark-colored animal believed to be a bear on National Route 469 in Suyama on the afternoon of November 20. Since a female adult bear was captured and culled nearby on the 18th, the city is advising people to carry bells or a radio and be cautious when passing through the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 04:20 PM
Address
Suyama, Susono City, Shizuoka
Coordinates
35.251579, 138.847588
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