Location
Description
One bear was sighted heading toward the mountains near Uta Shikan (Uta Community Center) in the Omi area of Itoigawa City.
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
Official
Date & Time
Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Address
Itoigawa, Niigata
Coordinates
37.004961, 137.742388
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