News Black Bear Kawarayu Post Office (Kawarayu, Naganohara Town), Gunma Nov 1, 2025, 05:00 PM

Description

A bear was sighted on the evening of November 1 near the Kawarayu Post Office by Yamba Dam in Naganohara Town. In response, the organizing committee canceled the "Yamba de Walking" event scheduled for November 9.

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Summary

A bear was seen on the evening of November 1 near Kawarayu Post Office by Yamba Dam in Naganohara Town, prompting organizers to cancel the "Yamba de Walking" event scheduled for November 9. With bears more active ahead of hibernation, outdoor events across the prefecture are being affected.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.551366, 138.710690

Sources