Location
Description
Kamo City reported that at around 22:25 on May 4 a roughly 1-meter bear was sighted in front of the Seven-Eleven entrance in Daigocho, Kamo, but security camera footage later showed the animal was actually a leashed dog; the city apologized on the morning of May 5 for the false report. The city continues to urge caution against bear encounters.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Kamo City in Niigata Prefecture announced a bear sighting at a Seven‑Eleven in Daigocho on the night of May 4, but security camera footage later showed the animal was a leashed dog. The city apologized on the morning of May 5 and, while expressing relief, reiterated warnings about bear activity nationwide.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:25 PM
Address
Kamo, Niigata
Coordinates
37.656929, 139.041193
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