Yoshida Yamayama Itadaki

At around 20:40 on May 17, 2026, a single bear about 50 cm long was sighted in a residential area about 60 meters south of Kimii-chi Nursery in Nakasu, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. Police arrived but the bear had already left; police and city officials patrolled the area the next morning and warned residents, and no damage has been confirmed.

Suwa Nakasu, Nagano

2 months ago

Around 21:30 on December 18, 2025, a passerby reported seeing a single bear about 1 meter long near the north side of Takashima Castle in Takashima, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. Police have not located the animal, are patrolling the area, and have warned nearby residents.

Takashima Castle (north side), Nagano

7 months ago

Around 21:30 on the 18th, a passerby reported seeing one bear near the north side of Takashima Castle in Takashima, Suwa City. The Suwa police searched the area but did not find the bear; it was estimated to be about 1 meter long and there were no injuries.

Takashima, Suwa City, Nagano

7 months ago

Suwa Owa 2-chome, Nagano

1 year ago

Chino Nakaoshio, Nagano

2 years ago