News Black Bear Hirao Town, Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Nov 16, 2025, 05:00 PM

Description

Around 17:00 on November 16, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted on a sidewalk along a prefectural road in Hirao Town, Yamaguchi. Police alerted after the report patrolled the area; the bear fled into the mountains and no one was injured.

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

Summary

On the evening of November 16 a roughly one-meter bear was spotted on a sidewalk along a prefectural road in Hirao Town, Yamaguchi. A man in his 50s reported the sighting; the bear fled to the mountains, no injuries were reported, and police are monitoring the area and advising caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

33.937943, 132.073179

Sources