Location
Description
While walking along National Route 49 toward Niigata, I sighted a mother bear and cub walking toward the expressway in the rice field on the left.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Address
Aga 熊渡, Niigata
Coordinates
37.734964, 139.324235
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