Location
Description
Reported: A witness driving from the Fukushima Prefecture side observed a dark silhouette. To confirm it wasn’t a person, they slowed down; it was a cub about 1 meter tall. It rammed into a nearly stopped vehicle, so the driver drove away from the scene.
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
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Address
Aga 八木山, Niigata
Coordinates
37.660609, 139.541616
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