Location
Description
A bear was sighted in Mukaihashi, Joetsu City, around 5:30 AM on May 26.
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
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 25, 2026 at 08:30 PM
Address
Joetsu, Niigata
This news pin shows the reported area, not an exact point.
Coordinates
37.096210, 138.218777
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