Key Facts
• On August 14, 2025, a bear was sighted in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi.
• A man in his 20s saw the bear about 15 meters away during an evening walk.
• The bear, approximately 1 meter in length, climbed a tree and shook it.
• The bear fell from the tree and ran into nearby bushes.
• The sighting occurred around 8:15 PM in Kusuno 4-chome, near JR Shin-Shimonoseki Station.
• The area is 2 kilometers southeast of the station, surrounded by homes and shops.
• No injuries or property damage from the bear have been reported.
• Police dispatched patrol cars and issued warnings to residents.
• The location is close to National Route 2, a major roadway.
Summary
On the evening of August 14, 2025, a man in his 20s reported spotting a bear in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi. The bear, about 1 meter in length, was seen climbing and shaking a tree before falling and fleeing into nearby bushes. The incident occurred in Kusuno 4-chome, a residential and commercial area located 2 kilometers southeast of JR Shin-Shimonoseki Station and near National Route 2. No injuries or damages were reported. Police have increased patrols and advised caution in the area.
