News Black Bear Saijo Elementary School, Nagano Nov 28, 2025, 09:00 AM

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.

Summary

On the morning of the 28th in Matsushiro, Nagano City, residents encountered an adult bear in a yard at close range. There were no injuries; the bear returned toward the mountain, and the school suspended outdoor activities and carried out patrols with the police to ensure student safety.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.549064, 138.199784

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