News Black Bear Minamiuonuma, Niigata May 3, 2026, 01:00 AM

Description

Around 10:00 on May 3, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted walking north near a pond in a rice field area in Izumidera, Minamiuonuma City. The sighting was about 150 meters from houses; the police coordinated with the city to issue warnings and carry out patrols.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 3rd, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted near a pond in a rice field in Izumidera, Minamiuonuma City, roughly 150 meters from homes. The police, in cooperation with the city, issued warnings and carried out patrols.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.040905, 138.830983

Sources