
News Black Bear Ikawajō, Matsumoto (near Tagawa River), Nagano Nov 27, 2025, 09:00 AM
Location
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.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
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
Ikawajō, Matsumoto (near Tagawa River), Nagano
Coordinates
36.220049, 137.967598
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Comments (1)
子グマが出てくるってことは親グマもいる可能性あるのか、それが怖いな。
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