Location
Description
A witness discovered the bear while moving to do fieldwork. They tried to drive it off with fireworks, but the bear only kept its distance and wandered around the embankment area without fleeing.
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
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Address
Nagaoka 栃尾本町, Niigata
Coordinates
37.475630, 138.993800
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