News Black Bear Atami City, Shizuoka Jan 8, 2026

Description

A bear was reportedly sighted on a prefectural road in Atami City. On the same day, one male Asiatic black bear (tsukinowaguma) was captured within the city.

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

Summary

There was a reported bear sighting on a prefectural road in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture. On the same day, one male Asiatic black bear was captured in the city, and residents have been urged to remain cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Address

Coordinates

35.096390, 139.071784

Sources