Location
Description
At around 14:40 on May 18, 2026, one bear cub-like individual was sighted on the grounds of Matsudai Elementary School in Tokamachi City. The city has advised nearby residents, people entering the mountains, and those doing farm work to be cautious.
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
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 05:40 AM
Address
Tokamachi, Niigata
Coordinates
37.134291, 138.606750
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