Location
Description
At around 16:50 on October 24, one bear was sighted about 150 meters northeast of the Kuwatori Post Office in Obuchi (Ōaza Obuchi), Joetsu City; a report was made to the city hall at 16:55. Residents in the area have been warned 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
Friday, October 24, 2025 at 07:50 AM
Address
Obuchi, Joetsu City, Niigata
Coordinates
37.106238, 138.136883
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