News 2 Black Bears Near the former Nakasenda Elementary School (Nakasenda area), Niigata Nov 13, 2025, 07:30 AM

Description

Around 07:30 on November 13, two bears believed to be a parent and cub were sighted near the former Nakasenda Elementary School in the Nakasenda area of Kawanishi, Tokamachi. Residents, people entering the mountains, and those working in agriculture 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 morning of November 13, two bears (likely a parent and cub) were sighted near the former Nakasenda Elementary School in Kawanishi, Tokamachi, prompting warnings to nearby residents and farm workers.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 07:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.197851, 138.674345

Sources