Location
Description
Around 7:30 a.m. on the 16th, a resident walking in the Itopia Komoro Kogen villa area in Okubo, Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture, reported seeing one adult bear about 1 meter long and called the police. Officers arrived but the bear had already left; no further sightings or damage have been confirmed and the police are warning local residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 16th in a Komoro City villa area, a resident on a walk reported seeing an adult bear about 1 meter long. Police responded but the bear had left and no damage was reported; authorities are urging nearby residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Address
Komoro Okubo, Nagano
Coordinates
36.322131, 138.367779
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