Location
Description
At around 11:20 on May 19, a single bear approximately 100 cm long was sighted about 400 m west of Shimo-Aono Kaikan in Aono, Joetsu City, and a report was made to the city hall. Joetsu Police and the city are urging local residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On May 19 a single bear about 1 m long was spotted near homes in Aono, Joetsu City. The sighting was reported around 11:20 near a point about 400 m west of Shimo-Aono Kaikan, and the city and police have warned local residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 02:20 AM
Address
Joetsu, Niigata
Coordinates
37.165133, 138.350405
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