Location
Description
At around 20:40 on May 17, 2026, a single bear about 50 cm long was sighted in a residential area about 60 meters south of Kimii-chi Nursery in Nakasu, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. Police arrived but the bear had already left; police and city officials patrolled the area the next morning and warned residents, and no damage has been confirmed.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of May 17 in Nakasu, Suwa City, a roughly 50 cm bear was spotted in a residential area near a nursery; police and city officials patrolled the area and warned residents the next morning. No damage has been reported.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Address
Suwa Nakasu, Nagano
Coordinates
36.011242, 138.115782
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