Utsunomiya
Coverage of Utsunomiya in the Nexus archive.
- Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures
A wandering bear in Utsunomiya, Japan, caused panic leading to school closures and public safety alerts before being captured on Tuesday. City officials used a drone and tranquilizer gun to subdue the bear, which was found on private property. The incident highlights growing concerns over Japan's increasing bear population encroaching on human settlements.
- Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings
A black bear was captured in Utsunomiya, Japan, following multiple sightings. The incident occurs as bear attacks reach record levels nationwide.
- Japanese city closes 94 schools as hunt for stray bear enters third day
A bear roaming the streets of Utsunomiya, Japan, for three days led to the closure of 94 public primary and junior high schools. Over 10 bear sightings were reported since Saturday, including in a shopping arcade, prompting city officials to deploy vehicles to warn residents and urge caution.
- Japanese city shuts down nearly 100 schools after unprecedented bear sighting
Utsunomiya, a city in Japan, closed all 94 primary and secondary schools after a medium-sized black bear was spotted near a park and on CCTV in the city center. Authorities, including police and hunters, are searching for the bear, which is unusual in an area close to Tokyo.