Location
Description
On the morning of November 28, 2025, a single bear believed to be an adult about 1 meter long was sighted in a yard near Saijo Elementary School in Matsushiro, Nagano City. No one was injured; the police were notified and the school suspended outdoor activities and conducted patrols during student commutes.
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
Friday, November 28, 2025 at 09:00 AM
Address
Saijo Elementary School, Nagano
Coordinates
36.549064, 138.199784
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Comments (1)
school grounds aren't usually on the list
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