Location
Description
A resident was injured when they collided with a bear about 1.0 m in length while working in the fields.
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
Official
Date & Time
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Address
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
Coordinates
37.191097, 138.936360
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