Location
Description
Witnessed one bear (about 1 m) in the temporary parking lot of the Shibazakura Park. It then moved north.
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, July 22, 2026 at 08:20 PM
Address
Uonuma, Niigata
Coordinates
37.259959, 138.922679
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