Location
Description
While driving on National Route 17, I spotted one cub just before the Shibahara Tunnel (Yuzawa side). It was moving south.
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 15, 2026 at 09:30 AM
Address
Yuzawa Mitsumata, Niigata
Coordinates
36.911057, 138.794826
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