Location
Description
While driving on Prefectural Route 528, I spotted one cub on the upper side of the tunnel entrance. It moved into the mountains.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 04:15 AM
Address
Murakami 大場沢, Niigata
Coordinates
38.245370, 139.528600
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