News Black Bear Ankaku, Sekikawa Village, Niigata Jan 3, 2026, 12:10 PM
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Description
Just after noon on January 3, a single bear about 50 cm long was sighted on a road in Ankaku, Sekikawa Village. The sighting was near homes; the Murakami police notified Sekikawa village office and are patrolling to keep watch.
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
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Address
Ankaku, Sekikawa Village, Niigata
Coordinates
38.030357, 139.618224
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Comments (1)
Will 4 months ago
A 50 cm bear on the road right next to homes in Ankaku, that's concerning timing with the patrols just starting.
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