News Black Bear Niitsuru Station (Aizumisato), Fukushima Nov 9, 2025, 10:15 AM

Description

At around 10:15 on November 9, 2025, a juvenile bear about 0.5 m long was sighted on the platform of JR Tadami Line Niitsuru Station in Aizumisato, Fukushima. A similar bear was seen on the tracks earlier around 8:00; police believe it is the same animal and are monitoring the area. No damage or train schedule disruptions have been reported.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

A juvenile bear about 0.5 m long was spotted on the platform of JR Tadami Line Niitsuru Station in Aizumisato on the morning of the 9th, prompting police to monitor the area. A bear was also seen on the tracks earlier that morning, but there have been no reported injuries or train disruptions.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.517199, 139.828516

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