News Black Bear Okaya City, Nagano Nov 10, 2025, 09:00 AM

Description

Before 11:00 on November 10, a bear was sighted on a slope near the Okaya Interchange on the Chuo Expressway (down line). Police responded to the report but did not find the bear; they are patrolling the area and remaining on alert.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 10th a bear was seen on a slope near the Okaya IC on the Chuo Expressway, prompting a police response after a passenger reported the sighting. Officers did not locate the bear but are patrolling the area and remaining vigilant.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.067002, 138.049371

Sources