News Black Bear Mizuho, Iiyama City, Nagano Jan 2, 2026, 10:00 AM

Description

A single bear appeared on the grounds of a private home in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture; a member of the local hunters' association found and culled the bear around 10:00 on the 2nd. Photos taken by a resident show the bear in a persimmon tree.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 2nd, a single bear was found on the grounds of a home in Mizuho, Iiyama City, and was culled by the hunters' association. A resident's photos show the bear climbing a persimmon tree, notable because it appeared despite the usual winter hibernation period.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.894396, 138.426423

Sources