News Black Bear Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima May 12, 2026, 09:00 PM
Location
Description
Shortly after 06:00 on May 13, 2026, multiple sightings of a bear-like animal were reported in the residential area of Sendō 1-chōme, Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City; the ward identified it as an Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) based on droppings and footprints. Nearby Itsukaichi Kannon Elementary School was closed temporarily, and no injuries were reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 09:00 PM
Address
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
Coordinates
34.378609, 132.351407
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