News Black Bear Myoko City, Niigata Jan 4, 2026, 02:00 AM

Description

Shortly after 2:00 a.m. on the 4th, a bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted on the grounds of a private residence in Shimodorigawa, Myoko City (Myoko Police).

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

Summary

In the early hours of the 4th in Myoko City, a bear about 1 meter long appeared on the grounds of a private residence in Shimodorigawa; the Myoko police confirmed the sighting.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 02:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.025218, 138.253552

Sources