News Black Bear Suzaka Kamegura, Nagano Apr 21, 2026, 09:30 AM

Description

Around 18:30 on April 21, 2026, one bear was sighted walking in a yard in a residential area of Kamekura, Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture, and a resident reported it. Police are patrolling the area and the city is broadcasting warnings over disaster prevention radio.

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

Summary

On the evening of April 21 in Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture, one bear was seen in a yard and residents reported it. Police are patrolling the area and the city issued warnings via its disaster radio. The prefecture reminded people that bears are becoming active after hibernation and urged caution, especially at dawn and dusk.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 09:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.580690, 138.383849

Sources