Location
Description
On the night of May 17, 2026, two sightings of an animal believed to be a bear were reported to Kaita Police Station in Yano-cho, Aki Ward, Hiroshima City. The sightings are thought to involve the same Asiatic black bear (tsukinowaguma).
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of the 17th in Yano-cho, Aki Ward, Hiroshima City, two sightings of a bear-like animal were reported to Kaita Police Station. Officials believe the sightings may involve the same Asiatic black bear and are checking the situation.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Address
Hiroshima Yanocho, Hiroshima
Coordinates
34.316142, 132.552807
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