Location
Description
A bear about 1.2 m long was sighted crossing a prefectural road; the bear moved toward the mountains.
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
Monday, September 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Address
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
Coordinates
37.099885, 138.927316
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