Location
Description
While walking toward Niigata on National Route 49, I witnessed a mother and cub crossing the road ahead from right to left.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 09:50 AM
Address
Aga 取上, Niigata
Coordinates
37.732534, 139.331406
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