News Black Bear Takadama, Shirataka Town, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, Yamagata Nov 16, 2025, 03:00 PM

Description

Around 15:00 on November 16, 2025, a single bear about 70 cm long was found in a persimmon tree on the grounds of a residence in Takadama, Shirataka Town, and was culled by emergency shooting about one hour later. The house was mostly vacant, and the town has warned residents after several days of repeated bear sightings in the area.

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Summary

On November 16 a bear was seen in a persimmon tree on the grounds of a mostly vacant house in Takadama, Shirataka Town, and was culled by emergency shooting about an hour later. Sightings had been reported repeatedly in the area over several days, and the town has warned residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.172075, 140.031245

Sources