News Black Bear Joetsu 清里区弥生, Niigata Apr 11, 2026, 12:30 AM

Description

Just after 9:30 a.m. on the 11th, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted near Yayoi Park in Yayoi, Kiyosato Ward, Joetsu City, and was observed very close to houses.

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

Summary

A bear about 1 meter long was sighted near Yayoi Park in Yayoi, Kiyosato Ward, Joetsu City, just after 9:30 a.m. on April 11. It was observed very close to houses, so residents should exercise caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.080758, 138.325722

Sources