Location
Description
There have been repeated bear sightings in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, with five sightings reported in April. On May 2 an adult bear was seen near Chokoji (長興寺) in Seba, and the city has deployed wildlife patrol officers to strengthen monitoring.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In Shiojiri City, warmer temperatures appear to have advanced the season and increased bear activity, with five sightings reported in April. An adult bear was confirmed near Chokoji in Seba on May 2; the city has started patrols by commissioned wildlife officers, regularly posts sighting updates online and via social media, and urges residents not to leave food waste outdoors.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Shiojiri Narai, Nagano
Coordinates
35.951821, 137.796526
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