News Black Bear Mizunashi hamlet, Matsunoyama area (Tokamachi), Niigata Mar 14, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

On March 15, a single bear cub was sighted near the Mizunashi hamlet in the Matsunoyama area of Tokamachi. Residents and people working in fields were warned to be cautious, and authorities noted bears are especially active at dawn and dusk.

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

Summary

On March 15 a bear cub was spotted near the Mizunashi hamlet in the Matsunoyama area of Tokamachi, and nearby residents and farm workers have been advised to take care.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.083514, 138.601596

Sources