News Black Bear Former Shirakura Elementary School (Ko-Shirakura), Kawanishi, Tokamachi, Niigata Nov 25, 2025, 07:00 AM

Description

Around 07:00 on November 25, 2025, a bear-like animal was sighted near the former Shirakura Elementary School along Route 403 in the Ko-Shirakura area of Kawanishi, Tokamachi. Residents, people entering the mountains, and those doing agricultural work have been advised to be cautious.

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Summary

On the morning of November 25, a bear-like animal was sighted near the former Shirakura Elementary School in the Kawanishi area of Tokamachi. The city warned that bears are active at dawn and dusk and urged nearby residents, forest users, and agricultural workers to take precautions.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 07:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.229235, 138.711098

Sources