News Black Bear Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Jul 31, 2025, 01:00 AM

Description

Actress Leona Hirota reported that a bear estimated at about 80 cm in length has been appearing in the garden of her new home in Nasu since late July. The bear trampled flowerbeds and has been visiting roughly once a week around 1:00–2:00 a.m.; a hunting association member confirmed the bear, while police response was limited to notifying neighbors.

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Summary

Leona Hirota revealed that since late July a bear about 80 cm long has been damaging the garden at her new home in Nasu. The animal appears roughly once a week around 1–2 a.m.; the hunting association confirmed the presence, but police response was limited to notifying neighbors.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 01:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.961686, 140.046073

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