News Black Bear Niida Elementary School (Sukagawa), Fukushima Dec 1, 2025, 08:00 PM

Description

On December 1, 2025, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted near a persimmon tree opposite Niida Elementary School in Sukagawa; after 20:00 the bear was seen climbing the tree. On December 2 the city set a box trap and cut down the persimmon tree; police and city staff monitored students' commutes, and the school canceled outdoor classes and asked parents to drive children to school.

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

Summary

A roughly 1-meter bear was seen climbing a persimmon tree opposite Niida Elementary School in Sukagawa on December 1. To ensure safety, the school canceled outdoor classes and asked parents to drive students; on December 2 the city installed a box trap, cut down the tree, police and staff monitored student commuting, and a drone search was conducted.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 08:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.336874, 140.328778

Sources