News Black Bear Near Nakajo Elementary School (Shimomachi, Tokamachi), Niigata Nov 29, 2025, 03:00 PM

Description

Around 15:00 on November 29, 2025, a juvenile bear about 60 cm long was sighted near Nakajo Elementary School in the Shimomachi area of Nakajo, Tokamachi. The city warns people to avoid approaching forests and tall grass.

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

Summary

At around 3:00 PM on November 29, a juvenile bear about 60 cm long was sighted near Nakajo Elementary School in Nakajo, Tokamachi. The city urges caution during dawn and dusk, recommends carrying noise-makers or bear spray, and advises proper disposal of fruit and food waste to reduce attractants.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.164308, 138.798035

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