Location
Description
A passerby in the vicinity reported sighting one cub. The bear appeared to move into the forested area to the east.
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
Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 04:30 AM
Address
Itoigawa 大字上横, Niigata
Coordinates
36.935820, 137.891800
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