Location
Description
Around 21:30 on May 16, 2026, a parent-and-offspring group of three bears of unspecified length was sighted on Nitto Road in Yamabesato, Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture; the group was about 200 meters from residences, according to the Murakami police.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of the 16th, three bears believed to be a mother and cubs were sighted along Nitto Road in Yamabesato, Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture; they were reported to be about 200 meters from houses by the Murakami police. Residents are advised to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
3
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Address
Murakami, Niigata
Coordinates
38.234868, 139.490306
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