Location
Description
A single bear about 0.8 meters long was sighted on the morning of March 30 at Ohira Forest Park in Mitsuke City, Niigata Prefecture. The sighting occurred around 9:10 a.m., and the park office received a report at about 9:45 a.m.; police and the city office have warned park users to be 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
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Address
Ohira Forest Park, Niigata
Coordinates
37.545371, 138.947576
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