News Black Bear Niida Elementary School (Sukagawa), Fukushima Dec 1, 2025, 08:30 AM

Description

On December 1 a bear about 1 meter long was repeatedly sighted near the persimmon tree by the main gate of Niida Elementary School in Sukagawa (around 08:30, ~16:00, ~20:00). No human injuries were reported; police and city officials are on alert and the school has asked parents to drive children to school for the time being.

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

Summary

A roughly 1-meter bear was sighted repeatedly on December 1 near the main gate of Niida Elementary School in Sukagawa. Police and city staff remain on alert; the school has halted outdoor activities and asked parents to drive students to school. No injuries have been reported, and authorities say they may consider setting traps depending on future sightings.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 08:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.336874, 140.328778

Sources