News Black Bear Matsuyama-machi, Kitakata City, Fukushima Nov 15, 2025, 10:00 AM

Description

In Matsuyama-machi, Kitakata City, at around 10:00 a.m. on the 15th, one bear about 1 meter long was seen climbing persimmon trees and hiding in bushes. There are nurseries and houses nearby, and since a sighting believed to be the same individual was reported on the 14th, authorities have continued to monitor the area and set box traps.

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

Summary

A roughly one-meter-long bear appeared in the urban area of Matsuyama-machi, Kitakata City, near a nursery and homes. It was seen in a persimmon tree around 10:00 a.m. on the 15th, and following sightings since the 14th authorities have continued to warn residents and set box traps.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.645436, 139.867882

Sources