News Black Bear Nagaoka 明戸, Niigata Apr 22, 2026, 10:25 PM

Description

At around 07:25 on 2026-04-23, one bear was sighted on a mountain path in Aketod, Nagaoka City; the sighting location was about 100 meters from nearby houses, and the police and city issued a warning. Earlier, cub sightings had increased since April 6, and a capture trap was set on April 10.

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Summary

Bear sightings have increased in Nagaoka City as spring arrives. On the morning of April 23 a single bear was seen on a mountain path in Aketod about 100 meters from homes, prompting warnings from police and the city. Following repeated sightings since April 6, a capture trap was installed on April 10.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:25 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.500110, 139.002606

Sources