News Black Bear Umemidai 3-chome, Kizugawa City, Kyoto Dec 10, 2025, 07:15 AM

Description

Around 07:15 on December 10, 2025, a bear believed to be an Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) was reported sighted in Umemidai 3-chome, Kizugawa City.

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

Summary

Multiple sightings of Asian black bears were reported in Kizugawa City, Sōraku area from late November to early December. On December 10 at 07:15 a bear-like animal was seen in Umemidai 3-chome. The town is urging residents to manage garbage and remove unnecessary fruit trees to prevent attractants.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 07:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

34.719024, 135.839246

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