News Black Bear Narakawa Elementary and Junior High School, Nagano Nov 14, 2025, 02:00 PM
Location
Description
On November 14 in the afternoon, a single adult bear was spotted on the grounds of Narakawa Elementary and Junior High School in Kiso-Hirasawa, Shiojiri, and moved toward the Narai River. On November 10 the school's corridor windows were damaged by a bear; police and city officials are patrolling the area, warning residents, and the school has suspended outdoor activities and asked parents to accompany students to and from school.
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Summary
In the afternoon of November 14 a single adult bear was seen on the grounds of Narakawa Elementary and Junior High School in Shiojiri and moved toward the Narai River. With several sightings in the area this week and prior damage to school windows on November 10, police and city officials have stepped up patrols and urged measures such as escorts for student commutes.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 02:00 PM
Address
Narakawa Elementary and Junior High School, Nagano
Coordinates
35.973135, 137.823607
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