News 2 Black Bears Naragawa Nursery (Kisohirasawa, Shiojiri), Nagano Nov 11, 2025, 10:00 AM

Description

At around 10:00 on the 11th, two bears were sighted in the forest west of Naragawa Nursery in Kisohirasawa, Shiojiri. Police searched the area but did not find the bears or any damage; on the 10th, footprints and a broken window believed to be from a bear were found at the nearby Naragawa Elementary and Junior High School.

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Summary

Two bears were spotted on the morning of the 11th in the woods near Naragawa Nursery in Kisohirasawa, Shiojiri, prompting police searches of the area. The day before, footprints and a damaged window possibly caused by a bear were found at Naragawa Elementary and Junior High School, and the nursery has implemented safety measures such as playing loud sounds during drop-off and staff monitoring.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.974856, 137.825621

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