News 2 Black Bears Tokamachi, Niigata May 4, 2026, 08:30 PM

Description

At around 05:30 on May 5, 2026, two bear cubs were sighted crossing a road near Shin-yamachi in Matsunoyama, Tokamachi City. Residents, people entering the mountains, and those doing farm work have been advised to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the morning of May 5, two bear cubs were seen crossing a road near Shin-yamachi in Matsunoyama, Tokamachi. Local residents and people working or entering the mountains have been urged to exercise caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 08:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.083514, 138.601596

Sources