News Black Bear Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano May 3, 2026, 05:30 AM

Description

On May 3 in Hotaka Ariake, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, a roughly 1‑meter bear stayed in the backyard of a residence for about four hours and was captured and euthanized with a tranquilizer gun by hunters around 14:30. The area mixes fields and houses, and no injuries to residents were reported.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On May 3 a roughly 1‑meter bear occupied the backyard of a house in Hotaka Ariake, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, for about four hours and was captured and put down with a tranquilizer gun by hunters around 14:30. The area combines fields and homes, and no human injuries were reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 05:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.361675, 137.856809

Sources