Location
Description
Observed one bear while driving on Prefectural Route 23. When approached, it ran down into the ravine.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Address
Nagaoka, Niigata
Coordinates
37.329355, 138.901203
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