News Black Bear Uonuma, Niigata Apr 30, 2026, 08:25 AM

Description

At around 17:25 on April 30, 2026, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Oshirakawa, Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. The sighting occurred roughly 400 meters from a residence, and the police are urging nearby residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the evening of April 30, a roughly 1-meter-long bear was spotted in Oshirakawa, Uonuma City about 400 meters from a house, and police have warned residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 08:25 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.353919, 139.185904

Sources