News Black Bear Namerikawa, Toyama Apr 30, 2026, 09:00 PM

Description

Around 06:00 on May 1, 2026, one bear was sighted near the riverbank about 200 meters upstream from the mouth of the Kamiichi River in Namerikawa City, Toyama Prefecture. Police searched the area but found no trace or footprints; nearby Tanaka Elementary School closed temporarily and surrounding schools and residents were affected.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

A single bear was sighted early morning near the river mouth in seaside Namerikawa City; police searched but found no traces. The sighting prompted a nearby elementary school to close temporarily, causing concern among residents and leading to postponed events.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 09:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.742243, 137.346439

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