News Black Bear Sakurataki settlement, Niigata Nov 16, 2025, 10:00 AM

Description

At around 10:00 on November 16, 2025, one bear about 100 cm in length was sighted on the Ochiai municipal road about 500 m northeast from the outskirts of the Sakurataki settlement in Maki district, Joetsu City. A report was made to the Maki district office at about 10:30, and residents in the area have been warned to be cautious.

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Summary

On the morning of November 16 a single bear about 100 cm long was sighted on a municipal road near the Sakurataki settlement in Maki district, Joetsu City, and was reported to the district office. Local residents have been urged to exercise caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.517839, 138.926979

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