News Black Bear Matsuzaki, Yasuzuka Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Nov 5, 2025, 12:10 PM

Description

At around 21:10 on November 5, 2025, a single bear approximately 1 meter in length was sighted in Matsuzaki, Yasuzuka Ward, Joetsu City; a report was made to the Yasuzuka Ward office at about 21:15.

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

Summary

Joetsu City reported that on the night of November 5 a single bear about 1 meter long was seen in Matsuzaki, Yasuzuka Ward. The city urged local residents to be cautious and instructed them to contact the environmental policy division, the ward office, or the police if they spot bears or wild boar.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 12:10 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.143775, 138.446055

Sources