News Black Bear Minami Nigorō, Ojiya City, Niigata Nov 12, 2025, 04:30 PM

Description

Around 16:30 on November 12, a single bear about 1 meter long was reported feeding on carp at a breeding pond in Minami Nigorō, Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture. The sighting location was about 110 meters from nearby houses, and police and the city have warned local residents.

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

Summary

On the evening of November 12, a roughly 1-meter-long bear was seen eating carp at a breeding pond in Minami Nigorō, Ojiya City. The sighting was about 110 meters from houses, prompting police and the city to alert residents and increase vigilance.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 04:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.324113, 138.860786

Sources