Location
Description
At around 17:15 on May 19, 2026, a bear was sighted near the Yoshida Cross-Country Course in the Koizumi No.2 area of Tokamachi City. Residents were warned to avoid forests and tall grass.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the evening of May 19 a bear was sighted near the Yoshida Cross-Country Course in the Koizumi No.2 area of Tokamachi City. The city urged people to avoid forests and tall grass—especially at dawn and dusk—and recommended carrying bells or bear spray and properly disposing of fruit and food waste.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 08:15 AM
Address
Tokamachi, Niigata
Coordinates
37.139101, 138.724247
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