News Black Bear Tsubakisaka, Yogocho, Nagahama City, Shiga Nov 8, 2025, 09:30 PM
Location
Description
Around 21:30 on November 8, 2025, a driver spotted one bear on National Route 365 in Tsubakisaka, Yogocho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. The witness estimated the bear's length at about 1–1.5 meters; the bear moved from the Tsubakisaka pass toward a nearby settlement, and police and the city have warned residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of the 8th, a driver spotted a single bear about 1–1.5 meters long crossing National Route 365 in Tsubakisaka, Yogocho, Nagahama City. The bear reportedly headed toward a nearby settlement, and Nagahama police and the city have alerted local residents and are continuing patrols and warnings.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 09:30 PM
Address
Tsubakisaka, Yogocho, Nagahama City, Shiga
Coordinates
35.618709, 136.175681
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