News Black Bear Nakayokoyama, Myoko City, Niigata Jan 8, 2026, 04:36 AM

Description

At about 04:36 on January 8, a single bear approximately 1.2 meters long was sighted on a city road near Shinkyodo Bridge in Nakayokoyama, Myoko City. The bear was about 100 meters from a house and left the scene toward the mountains to the east.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

In the early hours of January 8, a bear about 1.2 meters long was spotted on a city road in Nakayokoyama, Myoko City, roughly 100 meters from a house. Police say the bear left toward the mountains to the east, and residents have been urged to be cautious when passing through the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 04:36 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.973077, 138.275128

Sources