News Black Bear Hamamatsu Inasa-cho Matoba, Shizuoka Apr 12, 2026, 09:55 PM

Description

On the morning of April 13, 2026, in Inasa-cho Matoba, Hamana Ward, Hamamatsu City, a parent and child on their way to school reported seeing a black bear (estimated over 1 meter long); a police officer who arrived about an hour later also saw the same animal nearby. The city and hunters are patrolling the area, and no damage has been reported.

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Summary

On the morning of April 13 in Matoba, Inasa Ward, Hamamatsu, a parent and child reported seeing a black bear about one meter long; a responding police officer also sighted the animal. The city and local hunters are patrolling the area, with no injuries or damage reported. According to the city's forestry promotion division, this is the first bear sighting in Hamamatsu in fiscal 2026.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 09:55 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.888847, 137.650179

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