Location
Description
A local resident spotted a bear about 1.0 m long crossing the road near Matsushima Bridge.
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
Official
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 08:15 PM
Address
Murakami 大関, Niigata
Coordinates
38.213560, 139.519700
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