News 2 Black Bears Kiso-Hirasawa, Shiojiri City, Nagano Nov 11, 2025, 09:00 AM

Description

Residents reported sighting two bears near the Hashido Ichirizuka area in Kiso-Hirasawa, Shiojiri City, on the morning of the 11th. Police and a hunters' association responded but the bears had already left and were not found; across the river are Naragawa Nursery and Naragawa Elementary and Junior High School, where police are urging residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 11th, residents in Kiso-Hirasawa, Shiojiri City, reported seeing two bears near the Hashido Ichirizuka area. Police and a hunters' association responded but the bears had already left. Because a nursery and a nearby elementary/junior high school are located across the river, authorities are warning local residents to be vigilant.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.974580, 137.824090

Sources