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35 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 6 days ago

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Tokamachi, Niigata
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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
Tokamachi 千歳町三丁目, Niigata
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Found feces and claw marks on a persimmon tree inside a residential property.

Tokamachi 千歳町三丁目, Niigata

5 months ago
Tokamachi 千歳町三丁目, Niigata
Official

A sighting of one bear cub was reported near Shimogeo Elementary School, Tokamachi City.

Tokamachi 千歳町三丁目, Niigata

5 months ago
Ontake Shrine (Tagawamachi 2-chome), Niigata
News

Around 00:15 on November 15, 2025, a black bear-like animal was sighted near the torii of Ontake Shrine in Tagawamachi 2-chome, Tokamachi City. Residents are warned to be cautious of possible encounters in the area.

Ontake Shrine (Tagawamachi 2-chome), Niigata

6 months ago
Tokamachi 川原町, Niigata
Official

[Post] There was a black bear-like animal.

Tokamachi 川原町, Niigata

6 months ago
Tokamachi 川原町, Niigata
Official

One bear was sighted near Shosenkaku Kagetsu. Subsequent movement route is unknown.

Tokamachi 川原町, Niigata

6 months ago
Official

Near a persimmon tree in a field, signs of persimmon feeding were found.

Tokamachi 山本, Niigata

6 months ago
Official

While driving on the municipal road Asagawara Kitaabumizaka Line, I sighted one bear.

Tokamachi 山本, Niigata

6 months ago

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