News 2 Black Bears Kumano Shrine (Kitagata, Joetsu City), Niigata Oct 14, 2025, 03:00 AM

Description

Around noon on October 14, 2025, two bear cubs were sighted about 400 m southeast of Kumano Shrine in Kitagata, Joetsu City; a report was made to the city hall at approximately 12:35. Residents in the area have been urged to be cautious.

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Summary

Joetsu City reported that two bear cubs were sighted around noon on October 14 about 400 m southeast of Kumano Shrine in Kitagata. The city urged local residents to be cautious and ask that sightings of bears or wild boar be reported to the environmental policy division or the police.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 03:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.087901, 138.352737

Sources