News Black Bear Semba, Shiojiri City, Nagano Nov 13, 2025, 09:10 AM

Description

At around 09:10 on the 13th, a passerby reported seeing one bear in Semba, Shiojiri City. When police checked the scene they found a black serow; nonetheless, considering the possibility of a bear, the city and police are patrolling and warning residents.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 13th in Semba, Shiojiri City, a passerby reported seeing a bear. Police found a black serow at the scene, but because a bear could not be ruled out, the city and police are patrolling the area and advising residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 09:10 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.120317, 137.901490

Sources