News Black Bear Nakamura, Ube City, Yamaguchi Nov 17, 2025, 12:40 AM

Description

At around 00:40 on the 17th, a single bear-like animal about 1 meter long was seen moving from the central median of National Route 490 in Nakamura, Ube City; a nearby resident observed it from the second floor of their home. The site is about 200 meters northwest of the spa 'Furespa Land Katta no Yu'; there were no injuries and police are patrolling the area and urging caution.

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Summary

In the early hours of the 17th, a bear-like animal about 1 meter long was spotted moving from the center divider of National Route 490 in Nakamura, Ube City. The sighting occurred roughly 200 meters northwest of the Furespa Land Katta no Yu spa; no injuries have been reported and police are monitoring the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

33.965476, 131.259521

Sources