News Black Bear Nanase Community Hall, Nagano Dec 16, 2025, 04:00 PM

Description

At around 16:00 on December 16, 2025, an elementary school student returning home sighted one adult bear on the road west of Nanase Community Hall in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture. Police and municipal authorities checked and patrolled the area but did not locate the bear, and residents were warned to be cautious.

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Summary

In Nakano City's Nanase area, an elementary school student spotted an adult bear on the road west of Nanase Community Hall at about 4:00 p.m. on the 16th. Police and city officials patrolled the vicinity but did not find the animal, and nearby residents were advised to be careful.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 04:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.755538, 138.349598

Sources