News Black Bear Niitsuru district, Aizumisato Town, Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Nov 17, 2025, 02:00 PM

Description

On Nov 17 in the Niitsuru area of Aizumisato Town a bear was sighted near JR Tadami Line Niitsuru Station and close to Niitsuru elementary and junior high schools. The bear was seen crossing the grounds of an elderly welfare facility north of the town office; schools held back students and handed them to parents, and police kept watch at the station. The bear was estimated at about 50 cm in size.

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Summary

On November 17 a bear was repeatedly sighted in the Niitsuru area of Aizumisato Town. It was seen crossing the grounds of a welfare facility north of the town office, prompting schools to delay dismissal and hand students to parents, while police maintained patrols near the station. The bear was estimated at about 50 cm.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 02:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.517199, 139.828516

Sources