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58 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 4 months ago

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Near Joetsu Funeral Hall (Oaza Kota), Niigata
News

Around 23:50 on January 21 a single bear-like animal was sighted about 250 m west of Joetsu Funeral Hall in Oaza Kota; a report was received by the city hall at about 00:10. Residents in the area have been advised to be cautious.

Near Joetsu Funeral Hall (Oaza Kota), Niigata

4 months ago
Joetsu 大字居多, Niigata
Official

Approximately 250 meters west of Joetsu Crematorium.

Joetsu 大字居多, Niigata

4 months ago
Joetsu 大字居多, Niigata
Official

Sighted one cub near an irrigation pond 200 meters south of Igarashi Farm.

Joetsu 大字居多, Niigata

4 months ago
Oaza Kota area, Joetsu City, Niigata
News

On January 21, a sighting of a bear-like animal in the Oaza Kota area prompted a search of the surrounding area, but no bear-like animal was found. The city has warned nearby residents to remain cautious.

Oaza Kota area, Joetsu City, Niigata

4 months ago
Official

Sighted a single bear about 70 centimeters in length in Iwaki Jiinna? (岩木地内) region.

Joetsu 大字岩木, Niigata

4 months ago
Joetsu University of Education Affiliated Kindergarten (Iwaki area), Niigata
News

At around 09:15 on January 4, 2026, a single bear about 70 cm in body length was sighted approximately 200 meters west of Joetsu University of Education Affiliated Kindergarten in the Iwaki area of Joetsu City, and a report was made to the city hall.

Joetsu University of Education Affiliated Kindergarten (Iwaki area), Niigata

4 months ago
Iwaki area, Joetsu City, Niigata
News

On January 4 a search was conducted around the Iwaki area following a bear sighting report, but no bear was found. Residents are urged to remain cautious and to contact the Environmental Policy Division, the general office, or the police if they see a bear or wild boar.

Iwaki area, Joetsu City, Niigata

4 months ago
Official

Spotted one bear in the thicket north of Joetsu University of Education.

Joetsu 山屋敷町, Niigata

6 months ago

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