News 2 Black Bears Ippongi Shrine area (Tokiwa, Omachi), Nagano Nov 19, 2025, 07:40 AM

Description

Around 07:40 on November 19 a bear was sighted near Ippongi Shrine in Tokiwa, Omachi; around the same time sightings were reported along the Takase River and near a golf practice range in the Sha area of a cub. Police and city staff patrolled but did not locate the bear, and no injuries have been reported.

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

Summary

On the morning of November 19 in Omachi, Nagano, multiple sightings were reported around Ippongi Shrine, with a cub also seen near the Takase River and a nearby golf practice area. City officials and police patrolled the area and warned residents, but the animals were not caught and no injuries were reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 07:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.472650, 137.848296

Sources