Location
Description
Just after noon on May 9, a passerby reported sighting one bear on the road north of the municipal Takenoko Nursery in Yasaka, Omachi City. The Omachi police said it appeared to be a cub and ran toward the mountains; there were no injuries. Officers and city staff patrolled the area but could not confirm the bear; authorities warned residents because Yasaka Elementary and Junior High School are nearby.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 03:00 AM
Address
Ōmachi Yasakashobu, Nagano
Coordinates
36.491286, 137.909444
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