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Description
At around 14:00 on May 20, 2026, a bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted at the parking area of the Ashitaka Tsutsuji natural colony in Suyama, Susono City, Shizuoka. A nearby management office reported it to the police; city staff, police and hunters responded, and the city — marking its fourth sighting in 2026 — urged residents to carry bells or radios.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the afternoon of May 20 a roughly 1-meter bear was spotted at the Ashitaka Tsutsuji natural colony parking area in Suyama, Susono City. Authorities and hunters responded, and the city — noting this is the fourth sighting this year — advises people to carry bells or radios when passing nearby.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 05:00 AM
Address
Susono 下和田, Shizuoka
Coordinates
35.251579, 138.847588
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