Location
Description
One bear cub was sighted near a private residence. It was moving toward the mountains.
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
Monday, June 8, 2026 at 09:30 AM
Address
Murakami, Niigata
Coordinates
38.284640, 139.519887
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