News Black Bear Hikarigaoka, Fukushima City, Fukushima Nov 7, 2025, 05:50 AM

Description

At around 05:50 on the 7th, a single bear approximately 0.5 meters long was sighted on a city road in Hikarigaoka, Fukushima City. The bear walked along the sidewalk and then entered the brush. Fukushima Medical University increased vehicle patrols nearby, and the university daycare suspended outdoor activities and moved outdoor trash bins indoors.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 7th a small bear was seen on a city road in Hikarigaoka, Fukushima City. Fukushima Medical University stepped up patrols, and its daycare suspended outdoor activities and brought trash bins indoors as safety measures.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 05:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.689153, 140.470499

Sources