News 2 Black Bears Tokamachi, Niigata Apr 27, 2026, 10:40 PM

Description

On April 28, 2026 at about 07:40, a bear was sighted near Yoshida Junior High School in Koizumi, Tokamachi City, and the Tokamachi police are on alert. Earlier the same day at around 06:00, a juvenile bear about 50 cm long was sighted in a field along Prefectural Route 528 in Takashima, Tokamachi City.

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

Summary

On the morning of April 28, multiple bear sightings were reported in Tokamachi City. At 07:40 a bear was seen near Yoshida Junior High School in Koizumi and police began patrols. Around 06:00 a juvenile bear about 50 cm long was spotted in a field in Takashima. The city urges people to avoid forests and fields and to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:40 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.139358, 138.725846

Sources