News Black Bear Tokiwa, Omachi City, Nagano Nov 19, 2025, 07:30 AM

Description

At around 07:30 on November 19, 2025, a dashcam recorded a bear crossing a prefectural road in Tokiwa, Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. Before 08:00 the same morning the bear was also sighted near a shrine about 900 meters west, and footprints were found; city officials and police patrolled the area but no injuries or damage to residents were reported. Witnesses estimated the animal to be an adult about 130 cm long.

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Summary

On the morning of November 19 in Omachi City, Nagano, a dashcam captured a bear crossing a prefectural road. The animal was also seen near a shrine and footprints were found, prompting patrols by city officials and police. Witnesses estimated an adult bear about 130 cm long; the sightings occurred during school commuting hours but no injuries were reported. The city has urged residents to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 07:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.472650, 137.848296

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