Black Bear in Iwakuma, Nishi-Azai, Nagahama City (Nov 29, 2025)

Description

At about 08:50 on November 30, 2025, a single bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted on a prefectural road in Iwakuma, Nishi-Azai, Nagahama City, and was seen heading toward the mountains. No human injuries have been reported, and police and city officials are patrolling the area and urging residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 30th a roughly 1-meter bear was spotted on a prefectural road near Iwakuma in Nishi-Azai, Nagahama City. The animal was seen heading toward the hills near residential areas; this was the eighth sighting in the city in November, and police and city authorities have been patrolling and warning residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11:50 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.515559, 136.152096

Sources