News Black Bear Soga, Shiojiri, Nagano Dec 20, 2025, 02:00 PM

Description

Just after 13:00 on the 20th, a passerby reported seeing one bear about 1 meter long in a company parking lot along Route 19 in Soga, Shiojiri. Police went to the scene but did not find the bear; they are patrolling the area and warning residents.

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Summary

On the afternoon of the 20th, a passerby reported seeing a roughly 1‑meter bear in a company parking lot along Route 19 in Soga, Shiojiri. Police were unable to locate the animal; they are patrolling the area and alerting local residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 02:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.111750, 137.942593

Sources