Location
Description
Around 20:00 on April 24, 2026, a single bear approximately 100 cm or more in length was sighted along Prefectural Route Yamato-Yakino Line in the Hiwatashi area of Tokamachi. The city warns residents to avoid woods and grassy thickets, carry noise makers or bear spray, and properly dispose of fruit and food waste.
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, April 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Address
Tokamachi, Niigata
Coordinates
37.155375, 138.829698
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