News 2 Black Bears Nishinagaoka-cho, Ota City, Gunma Feb 9, 2026, 08:20 AM

Description

At around 17:20 on February 9, 2026, two bear-like animals were sighted near Nishinagaoka-cho in Ota City. The area is where Ota Futaba Country Club and Hachioji-yama Cemetery are located, with the Kita-Kanto Expressway running to the south.

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

Summary

As bear sightings have increased nearby, multiple sightings were reported in Ota City on the evening of February 9, 2026. Around 17:20 two bear-like animals were seen near Nishinagaoka-cho, and at 17:50 one was observed near Kitakanai-cho, with a possibility they were the same animal.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 08:20 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.356681, 139.332325

Sources