News Black Bear Shimomaki, Kakizaki Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Nov 8, 2025, 05:00 PM

Description

At around 17:00 on 2025-11-08, a single bear approximately 70 cm long was sighted in Shimomaki, Kakizaki Ward, Joetsu City; the sighting was reported to the Kakizaki Ward office at 17:02. Nearby residents were advised to be cautious.

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Summary

On the evening of November 8, a roughly 70 cm bear was spotted in Shimomaki, Kakizaki Ward, Joetsu City and reported to the ward office; the city has warned nearby residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.279419, 138.466531

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