News Black Bear Nagaoka 巻渕四丁目, Niigata Apr 6, 2026, 07:00 AM

Description

Shortly before 4:00 PM on the 6th, a passerby reported sighting a single bear about 1 meter long on a city road in Makibuchi 4-chome, Nagaoka. The bear walked south; because houses are nearby, police and the city are coordinating to warn residents.

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

Summary

On April 6 just before 4 PM, a roughly 1-meter bear was sighted on a city road in Makibuchi 4-chome, Nagaoka. The bear headed south, and police together with the city are warning nearby residents because homes are close by.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 07:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.488816, 139.002798

Sources