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Kougen Tera

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22 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 5 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

5 months ago
Joetsu 大字居多, Niigata
Official

Approximately 250 meters west of Joetsu Crematorium.

Joetsu 大字居多, Niigata

5 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

5 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

5 months ago
Official

One bear sighted on the north side of Joetsu Goji Nursing Home.

Joetsu 五智六丁目, Niigata

8 months ago
Official

Local residents discovered bear droppings and a broken tree.

Joetsu 五智六丁目, Niigata

8 months ago
News

At around 06:00 on October 21, 2025, one bear was sighted near the Joetsu Gochi Nursing Home in Gochi 6-chome, Joetsu; a report was made to Joetsu City Hall at about 06:10. Local residents have been warned to be cautious.

Joetsu Gochi Nursing Home (Gochi 6-chome, Joetsu), Niigata

8 months ago
Official

Saw one bear near the Gochi Park observation deck.

Joetsu 大字大場, Niigata

8 months ago

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