News Black Bear Seibu Park, Kashikayama-machi, Kōriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Nov 29, 2025, 12:40 PM

Description

At around 12:40 on November 29, a single bear about 1 meter long was seen leaning against a standing tree in Seibu Park in Kashikayama-machi, Kōriyama City. The area includes schools and residential neighborhoods, and similar-sized bears were reported nearby on November 27 and 28, prompting police to urge residents to be cautious.

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Summary

Just after noon on November 29 a roughly one-meter bear was spotted leaning against a tree in Seibu Park in Kashikayama-machi, Kōriyama. With schools and homes nearby and sightings also reported on November 27 and 28, police have warned residents to remain vigilant.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.400577, 140.338275

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