Location
Description
On the afternoon of May 19, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted in urban areas of Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, around Yashiro's Susuki Suijinsha (Susukigi Shrine), along Route 18, and in a supermarket parking lot. Police and the city patrolled and warned residents; nearby elementary and middle schools asked parents to pick up children and suspended after-school club activities and conducted group dismissals. No human injuries were reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the afternoon of May 19, a roughly 1‑meter bear was repeatedly sighted in urban Chikuma City, prompting police and municipal patrols and warnings. Because schools are nearby, parents were asked to pick up children and middle schools suspended after‑school activities and carried out group dismissals; no injuries were reported.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 04:00 AM
Address
Chikuma Awasa, Nagano
Coordinates
36.539363, 138.126543
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