News Black Bear Tsutsumi 1-chome, Koriyama City, Fukushima Nov 27, 2025, 07:30 AM

Description

On the morning of the 27th around 07:30, a bear approximately 1.0 m long was sighted in the Tsutsumi 1-chome area of Koriyama City; a nearby park was temporarily closed and schools shut windows and doors as a precaution. Earlier/later in the morning a roughly 0.5 m bear was also seen in Koriyama's Otsuki area; no injuries or property damage have been confirmed.

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

Summary

Early on November 27 a roughly 1‑m bear was spotted in the Tsutsumi 1‑chome residential area of Koriyama, prompting the temporary closure of Seibu Park and schools to secure windows and doors. A smaller bear was also seen in Otsuki that morning; police and city patrols continue, and no injuries or damage have been reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 07:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.399573, 140.338185

Sources