News Black Bear Soga neighborhood, Shiojiri City, Nagano Dec 8, 2025, 06:10 AM

Description

At around 06:10 on December 8, 2025, an adult bear was sighted in a residential area in Soga, Shiojiri City, and a resident reported it. Police responded but did not locate the bear and have warned nearby residents.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

In the early morning in the Soga neighborhood of Shiojiri City, an adult bear was seen on a street and reported by a resident. Police responded but did not find the animal, issued warnings to locals, and strengthened safety measures for school routes.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 06:10 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.111750, 137.942593

Sources