News Black Bear Myoko, Niigata Apr 22, 2026, 06:00 AM

Description

Around 15:00 on April 22, 2026, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted at Michi-no-Eki Arai in Inoyama, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture. Police have warned the public and are conducting surveillance.

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

Summary

In the afternoon of the 22nd, a roughly one-meter bear was sighted at the Michi-no-Eki Arai in Inoyama, Myoko City. Following a passerby's report, police have issued warnings and continue patrols, advising people to be cautious when passing through the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 06:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.026231, 138.226566

Sources