Location
Description
On the afternoon of May 19 in Chikuma City (Awasa area), a bear estimated at about 1 meter long was repeatedly sighted in the urban area; a security camera captured it crossing a road and running away at around 13:20. The city and police searched the area but did not find the animal, and nearby elementary schools implemented precautions such as parent pick-ups and cancelling after-school activities.
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 sighted repeatedly in the urban area of Chikuma City. A security camera recorded the animal crossing a road and running away near Awasa around 13:20; the city and police searched but did not locate it. Nearby schools prioritized students' safety by organizing group dismissals and asking parents to pick up children.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 04:20 AM
Address
Chikuma Awasa, Nagano
Coordinates
36.541359, 138.121300
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