News Black Bear Nagaoka 巻渕四丁目, Niigata Apr 6, 2026, 06:59 AM

Description

Just before 16:00 on April 6, 2026, one bear about 1 meter long was sighted on a municipal road in Makibuchi 4-chome, Nagaoka City. The bear walked south near houses, and the Nagaoka Police Station, coordinating with the city, has warned local residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of the 6th, a passerby spotted a roughly 1-meter bear walking near houses on a municipal road in Makibuchi, Nagaoka. Police and the city have coordinated to warn local residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 06:59 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.488816, 139.002798

Sources