News Black Bear Yoshida, Uonuma City, Niigata Mar 13, 2026, 09:30 AM

Description

Around 18:30 on March 13, a bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted in Yoshida, Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. The sighting was about 400 meters from the nearest house, and a witness reported it to Koide Police Station at 18:41.

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

Summary

On the evening of March 13 a bear about 1 meter long was seen in Yoshida, Uonuma City, roughly 400 meters from the nearest house; a witness reported the sighting to Koide Police Station at 18:41. Uonuma City Hall and the police have urged local residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 09:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.226551, 138.983725

Sources