Location
Description
On January 21, a sighting of a bear-like animal in the Oaza Kota area prompted a search of the surrounding area, but no bear-like animal was found. The city has warned nearby residents to remain cautious.
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
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Oaza Kota area, Joetsu City, Niigata
Coordinates
37.167976, 138.213119
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Comments (1)
Search came up empty but someone definitely saw something in Oaza Kota that day - wonder if it moved on or just stayed out of sight.
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