News Black Bear Niitsuru Elementary School, Fukushima Nov 17, 2025, 09:00 AM

Description

On November 17, 2025, a bear was sighted in Aizumisato Town near Niitsuru Elementary School, around 100 meters away in the parking lot of a nursing care facility. On the morning of the 18th, parents accompanied students to school and town authorities and police continued to monitor the area.

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

Summary

A bear appeared on November 17 near Niitsuru Elementary School in Aizumisato Town, with sightings around the parking lot of a nearby nursing care facility. To protect students, parents accompanied them to school on the morning of the 18th, and the town, mindful of recent attacks, is maintaining heightened vigilance and considering trapping.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.512468, 139.831173

Sources