News Black Bear Iwaki area, Joetsu City, Niigata Jan 3, 2026, 03:00 PM

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.

Summary

Joetsu City carried out a patrol on January 4 after a bear sighting in the Iwaki area but found no bear. The city continues to urge caution and provides contact information for reporting sightings.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.131465, 138.216513

Sources