News Black Bear Tsubakisaka, Yogo (Nagahama City), Shiga Prefecture, Japan, Shiga Nov 8, 2025
Location
Description
On 2025-11-08, a driver reported seeing a bear about 100–150 cm long on National Route 365 in Tsubakisaka, Yogo, Nagahama City, to the Nagahama Police Station. The bear was seen on the south side of the Tsubakisaka Pass and then headed toward a nearby settlement; police and the city are patrolling the area and warning residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A driver spotted a bear about 1–1.5 meters long on the national highway in Tsubakisaka, Yogo (Nagahama City), and reported it. The bear moved toward a nearby settlement from the south side of the pass, and police and the city are patrolling and advising residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Address
Tsubakisaka, Yogo (Nagahama City), Shiga Prefecture, Japan, Shiga
Coordinates
35.618709, 136.175681
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