News Black Bear Ikawashiro 2-chome, Matsumoto, Nagano Nov 27, 2025, 09:05 AM

Description

At around 09:05 on November 27, 2025, a single bear (believed to be a cub) was sighted in a residential area of Ikawashiro 2-chome, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. Police inspected the area, found footprints believed to be from a bear but did not locate the animal, and warned local residents.

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

Summary

On the morning of November 27 a bear believed to be a cub was sighted in the residential area of Ikawashiro 2-chome in Matsumoto. Police and city authorities patrolled the neighborhood and warned residents after finding footprints thought to be from the bear; the animal itself has not been found and nearby facilities suspended outdoor activities.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 09:05 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.220049, 137.967598

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