
News Black Bear Ikawashiro 2-chome, Matsumoto, Nagano Nov 27, 2025, 09:05 AM
Location
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
Ikawashiro 2-chome, Matsumoto, Nagano
Coordinates
36.220049, 137.967598
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Comments (1)
子グマが住宅地に出てくるってことは、親グマもどこかにいるってことか。
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