News 3 Black Bears Shiojiri Daimon-nanabancho, Nagano May 10, 2026, 03:00 PM
Location
Description
In Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, one bear ran out in front of a moving passenger car and collided with it, damaging the left front tire area and leaving the vehicle unable to drive, but there were no injuries. In Aomori Prefecture, bear sightings near inhabited areas prompted emergency shooting, and a total of two bears were culled; one of the culled adults is believed to be an Asiatic black bear about 1.5 m long and 80 kg.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In Shiojiri City, Nagano, a moving car collided with a bear and the vehicle was damaged but no one was hurt. In Aomori, repeated sightings near populated areas led to emergency shootings and two bears were culled. Sightings near a school and on a busy national road have prompted calls for caution in affected communities.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
3
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Shiojiri Daimon-nanabancho, Nagano
Coordinates
36.114813, 137.953236
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