เส้นทางเดินป่า Saeki Ward, Hiroshima

Early on the morning of May 13, 2026, multiple sightings were reported in Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, of a bear-like animal estimated at about 1 m in length. No injuries or property damage have been reported, and police have urged caution.

Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima

Multiple sightings of an approximately 1-meter adult Asiatic black bear were reported in Sendō (Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City), with additional reports last night and this morning near Misugi and around the Hiroshima Botanical Garden. Ten local elementary and junior high schools were temporarily closed; police and ward staff are patrolling and bear rangers are conducting on-site investigations.

Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima

At around 06:10 on May 13, a dog walker in Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City reported a bear-like animal about 1 meter long, and shortly after another person reported a bear-like animal about 70–80 cm in their yard. Police arrived but did not find the animal; one elementary school nearby was temporarily closed and police warned people not to approach if sighted.

Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima

A bear, likely a cub about 1 meter long, appeared in a residential area, prompting a nearby elementary school to close temporarily.

Hiroshima Sendo 1-chome, Hiroshima

Shortly after 06:00 on May 13, 2026, multiple sightings of a bear-like animal were reported in the residential area of Sendō 1-chōme, Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City; the ward identified it as an Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) based on droppings and footprints. Nearby Itsukaichi Kannon Elementary School was closed temporarily, and no injuries were reported.

Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima

Shortly after 06:00 on May 13, there were three reports in Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, of a 'bear-like animal about 1 meter' and 'a bear-like animal in a garden.' Police patrolled but did not find the animal, and no injuries or property damage have been confirmed. Droppings believed to be from a bear were found in the area, a nearby elementary school was temporarily closed, and ward staff patrolled with bear bells and spray while urging caution.

Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima

In Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, between about 6:00 a.m. on the 13th and for roughly 10 minutes, there were three consecutive reports: “I saw a bear while walking my dog,” “I saw a bear about 1 meter (3 feet) tall,” and “There was a bear in my yard.”

Hiroshima Sendo 1-chome, Hiroshima

Multiple people reported seeing a bear.

Hiroshima Sendo 1-chome, Hiroshima

On the morning of May 13, 2026, multiple sightings of a bear-like animal were reported in a residential area of Sando, Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City; a black animal was captured on a security camera around 05:00. Ward staff and experts examined droppings and other traces, police and the ward conducted patrols and issued warnings, and one nearby elementary school closed temporarily; no injuries were reported.

Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima

Multiple bear sightings were reported in a residential area of Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City between May 13 and 14, 2026. Nearby elementary, junior high and high schools were temporarily closed; a day-service facility switched its automatic door to manual, and residents are taking measures such as using bear bells.

Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Hoida, Hiroshima

Multiple bear sightings were reported in a residential area of Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City from early morning to night on May 13. According to police, 11 nearby elementary, junior high and high schools were closed on May 14. Several sightings were reported, but the exact number of individual bears has not been confirmed.

Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima