News Black Bear Matsudai Shrine (Matsudai, Tokamachi), Niigata Dec 4, 2025, 07:30 AM

Description

At around 07:30 on December 4, 2025, one bear was sighted heading toward Matsudai Shrine in the Matsudai area of Tokamachi. Residents nearby, people entering the mountains, and those doing farm work have been urged to take caution.

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

Summary

On the morning of December 4, a single bear was spotted heading toward Matsudai Shrine in the Matsudai area of Tokamachi. The city has warned nearby residents, people entering the mountains, and farm workers to be especially cautious, particularly at dawn and dusk.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 07:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.135335, 138.606519

Sources