News Black Bear Tokamachi, Niigata May 3, 2026, 05:30 AM

Description

Bear footprints were found in a field along Route 117 in Nakajo, Tokamachi City, on May 3, 2026 at 14:30. The location is about 300 m north of Nakajo Elementary School; the city warns people to avoid forests and thick vegetation.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of May 3, bear footprints were found in a field along Route 117 in Nakajo, Tokamachi City. The city advises caution—especially at dawn and dusk—recommending people avoid forests and thick vegetation, carry noise-making devices or bear spray, and properly dispose of fruit and food waste.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 05:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.164308, 138.798035

Sources