Location
Description
Two juvenile bears were lingering near the Samukawa police station in the Samukawa area. The bears ran back into the mountains after some time.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Address
Murakami 浜新保, Niigata
Coordinates
38.369280, 139.456900
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