News Black Bear Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Jan 10, 2026

Description

A bear was sighted east of the Shimizu Ihara Interchange on the Shin-Tomei Expressway (Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City); witnesses reported the bear fled into a nearby irrigation pond.

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

Summary

A bear was reported near the east side of the Shimizu Ihara Interchange on the Shin-Tomei Expressway in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City; witnesses say the animal fled into a nearby pond. Caution is advised for people passing through the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Address

Coordinates

35.113234, 138.498721

Sources