News Black Bear Namerikawa, Toyama Apr 30, 2026, 09:00 PM

Description

Around 06:00 on May 1, 2026, a single bear was sighted near the Kamiichi River in Uonomi, Namerikawa (Toyama). The city and police patrolled but did not find the bear. Tanaka Elementary closed temporarily, Namerikawa Junior High canceled club activities and adjusted student dismissal, and Namerikawa High School postponed an event; authorities urged caution.

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Summary

Early on May 1 a bear was sighted near the mouth of the Kamiichi River in Uonomi, Namerikawa. Authorities searched but did not confirm the animal's presence. In response, local schools adjusted schedules—an elementary school closed temporarily, a junior high canceled activities and arranged dismissals, and a high school postponed a traditional event—raising alert in the community.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 09:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.754378, 137.323173

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