Location
Description
A cub (about 50 cm) was sighted near Obazawa bus stop.
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
Official
Date & Time
Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Address
Murakami 小川, Niigata
Coordinates
38.246310, 139.503700
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