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News Black Bear Yamatakatsu, Sanwa Ward (near Yamatakatsu Community Development Center), Joetsu City, Niigata Feb 19, 2026, 10:35 PM

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At around 07:35 on February 20, 2026, a single bear-like animal approximately 100 cm long was sighted near the Yamakatatsu community development center, about 250 meters south on the Yamatakatsu city road in Yamatakatsu, Sanwa Ward, Joetsu City. Subsequent patrols did not find the animal, and the city is urging caution regarding bear sightings.

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

Summary

On the morning of February 20 a bear-like animal about 100 cm long was seen near a city road in Yamatakatsu, Sanwa Ward, Joetsu City. Patrols did not confirm the animal afterward, and the city is advising residents to be cautious of bears.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:35 PM

Address

Yamatakatsu, Sanwa Ward (near Yamatakatsu Community Development Center), Joetsu City, Niigata

Coordinates

37.117346, 138.341879

Sources

https://www.niikei.jp/2062671/

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