News Black Bear Kotaki, Joetsu City, Niigata Dec 1, 2025, 06:15 PM

Description

At around 18:15 on December 1, a single bear approximately 100 cm long was sighted on a prefectural road about 250 m south of Kotaki Fureai Center in Kotaki, Joetsu City, and reported to the city office. Residents in the area have been warned to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the evening of December 1 in Kotaki, Joetsu City, a single bear about 100 cm long was sighted on a prefectural road south of the Kotaki Fureai Center, and the city has warned nearby residents. People are advised to contact the environmental policy division or the police if they see the bear.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 06:15 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.070425, 138.219304

Sources