News 2 Black Bears Takatsuki City, Osaka Nov 4, 2025

Description

Osaka Prefecture announced that as of November 4 the number of Asiatic black bear sightings this fiscal year reached 19, the highest in the past five years. Sightings and signs such as droppings and tracks were found mainly in northern mountain areas including Toyono, Shimamoto and Takatsuki, and the prefecture urged measures such as carrying radios or bear bells, harvesting fruit, and removing unnecessary persimmon trees.

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Summary

Amid nationwide increases in bear incidents, Osaka Prefecture reported that sightings this fiscal year reached 19 as of November 4, the highest in five years. Bears and signs such as droppings and footprints have been found mainly in the northern mountains (Toyono, Shimamoto, Takatsuki), and the governor urged residents to carry radios or bear bells, harvest fruit, and remove unnecessary persimmon trees to deter bears.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Address

Coordinates

34.846193, 135.617413

Sources