News Black Bear Iwaki area, Joetsu City, Niigata Jan 3, 2026, 03:00 PM
Location
Description
On January 4 a search was conducted around the Iwaki area following a bear sighting report, but no bear was found. Residents are urged to remain cautious and to contact the Environmental Policy Division, the general office, or the police if they see a bear or wild boar.
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
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Iwaki area, Joetsu City, Niigata
Coordinates
37.131465, 138.216513
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