News Black Bear Joetsu University of Education Affiliated Kindergarten (Iwaki area), Niigata Jan 4, 2026, 09:15 AM

Description

At around 09:15 on January 4, 2026, a single bear about 70 cm in body length was sighted approximately 200 meters west of Joetsu University of Education Affiliated Kindergarten in the Iwaki area of Joetsu City, and a report was made to the city hall.

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

Summary

On the morning of January 4, a single bear about 70 cm long was sighted in the Iwaki area of Joetsu City, roughly 200 meters west of the Joetsu University of Education Affiliated Kindergarten, and was reported to the city. Niigata Prefecture has issued a special bear sighting warning and is urging local residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 09:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.133201, 138.222349

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