News Black Bear Tonda, Shiokawa Town, Kitakata City, Fukushima Dec 8, 2025, 11:30 PM

Description

Around 23:30 on December 8, 2025, a resident in Tonda, Shiokawa Town, Kitakata City, spotted a single bear approximately 1 meter long rummaging through canned goods under the eaves of a house. The bear then moved off to the east; no human injuries were confirmed and police have urged nearby residents to be vigilant.

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Summary

Late at night in Tonda, Shiokawa Town, a resident saw a roughly 1‑meter bear rummaging through canned goods under a house eave. The bear later left to the east, no one was injured, and police have warned locals to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.593563, 139.871936

Sources