Location
Description
Around 09:15 on April 14, 2026, one bear-like animal was sighted beside National Route 253 in Sasanozawa, Tokamachi City. The city advised people to avoid approaching woods and tall grass, to carry noise-makers or bear spray, and to properly dispose of unwanted fruit and food waste.
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
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Address
Tokamachi 池尻, Niigata
Coordinates
37.126874, 138.581467
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