News Black Bear Near Gensho-ji Temple (Oshima, Obuse Town), Nagano Dec 9, 2025, 09:00 AM

Description

On the morning of the 9th, a resident reported sighting one adult-looking bear near Gensho-ji Temple in Oshima, Obuse Town. Police and municipal authorities patrolled and warned nearby residents, but the bear was not found.

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Summary

On the morning of December 9 a resident reported seeing one adult bear near Gensho-ji Temple in Oshima, Obuse Town. Police and town officials patrolled the area and warned locals, but the bear was not confirmed at the scene.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.690017, 138.306930

Sources