News Black Bear Susuma-oku, Shunan City, Yamaguchi Jan 4, 2026, 01:35 PM

Description

Around 13:35 on January 4, 2026, a man in his 50s driving on National Route 434 in Susuma-oku, Shunan City, sighted a single bear about 70 cm long, the Shunan police reported.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of January 4, the Shunan police reported that a man in his 50s driving on National Route 434 in Susuma-oku, Shunan City, sighted a single bear about 70 cm long. Travelers in the area should exercise caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 01:35 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.144427, 131.870010

Sources