News Black Bear Joetsu Gochi Nursing Home (Gochi 6-chome, Joetsu), Niigata Oct 20, 2025, 09:00 PM
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Description
At around 06:00 on October 21, 2025, one bear was sighted near the Joetsu Gochi Nursing Home in Gochi 6-chome, Joetsu; a report was made to Joetsu City Hall at about 06:10. Local residents have been warned to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the early morning of October 21, 2025, a single bear was seen near the Joetsu Gochi Nursing Home in Gochi 6-chome, and the sighting was reported to city authorities who warned nearby residents. Niigata Prefecture has issued a special bear-appearance advisory, urging people to avoid early morning and evening outings and take other precautions.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, October 20, 2025 at 09:00 PM
Address
Joetsu Gochi Nursing Home (Gochi 6-chome, Joetsu), Niigata
Coordinates
37.167401, 138.217102
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