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Shinanogawa Undoukouen

信濃川運動公園

8 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 6 days ago

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Tokamachi, Niigata
Official

While traveling on Prefectural Route (Ojiya–Tōkamachi–Tsunami Line), observed one bear moving toward the Shinano River.

Tokamachi, Niigata

6 days ago
Tokamachi, Niigata
News

Around 06:00 on May 21, 2026, one bear was sighted moving toward the Shinano River Sports Park area while traveling on the main prefectural road Ojiya–Tokamachi–Tsunan in the Sugata No.1 area of Tokamachi. The city warned residents to avoid forests and thickets and urged measures such as carrying bells or bear spray.

Tokamachi, Niigata

6 days ago
Official

One bear sighted while driving on Prefectural Route 49.

Tokamachi 子, Niigata

6 months ago
Official

Bear droppings were found near the daycare center.

Tokamachi 子, Niigata

6 months ago
Official

A single adult bear was sighted near Yoshida Junior High School on Prefectural Route Tokamachi–Kawanishi. On-site inspection found no footprints or signs of movement.

Tokamachi 子, Niigata

3 years ago
Official

One bear was sighted near Tsumaari Bridge (Tsurikkko Plaza). Body length about 1 m. It moved into the woods on the west side. Another sighting was reported at the same location around 16:30 on the same day.

Tokamachi 千代田町, Niigata

4 years ago
Official

Encountered one bear in Senju Tunnel (body length 1–1.2 m, weight 70–80 kg). After receiving a report, the city and the hunters’ association found tracks believed to belong to two bears (a parent and a cub). The bears are thought to have moved toward the forest area of the Hoshi to Mori Art Museum.

Tokamachi 山谷, Niigata

5 years ago
Official

Body length about 1 m. One individual. Witnessed crossing the road.

Tokamachi 小泉, Niigata

5 years ago

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