News Black Bear Funaki (Ube), Yamaguchi Nov 11, 2025, 04:30 PM

Description

Around 16:30 on November 11, 2025, in Funaki, Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, a junior high school girl riding home by bicycle spotted one bear-like animal about 60 cm long about 10 meters away in roadside brush. No injuries or damage were reported.

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

Summary

At around 16:30 on the 11th, a junior high school girl returning home spotted a roughly 60 cm bear-like animal in brush near a residential area in Funaki, Ube City. There were no injuries, and police are patrolling the area and warning residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 04:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.049311, 131.215566

Sources