Location
Description
Around 21:30 on December 18, 2025, a passerby reported seeing a single bear about 1 meter long near the north side of Takashima Castle in Takashima, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. Police have not located the animal, are patrolling the area, and have warned nearby residents.
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
Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 09:30 PM
Address
Takashima Castle (north side), Nagano
Coordinates
36.039798, 138.112032
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Comments (1)
高島城の北側とは、街の中心部に相当近いな。
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