News Black Bear Ikawajō, Matsumoto (near Tagawa River), Nagano Nov 27, 2025, 09:00 AM

Description

Shortly after 09:00 on November 27, 2025, a bear believed to be a cub was sighted by a passerby near the Tagawa River in Ikawajō, Matsumoto; the sighting was reported to police. The city and police patrolled the area, and nearby facilities such as Ikawajō Nursery and Kamata elementary and junior high schools suspended outdoor activities and alerted residents.

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Summary

A bear believed to be a cub was sighted on the morning of the 27th near the Tagawa River in Ikawajō, a residential area of central Matsumoto. The city and police are patrolling the area, and nearby nurseries and schools have suspended outdoor activities and warned residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.220049, 137.967598

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