News Black Bear Near Joetsu Funeral Hall (Oaza Kota), Niigata Jan 21, 2026, 02:50 PM

Description

Around 23:50 on January 21 a single bear-like animal was sighted about 250 m west of Joetsu Funeral Hall in Oaza Kota; a report was received by the city hall at about 00:10. Residents in the area have been advised to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the night of January 21 Joetsu City received a report of one bear-like animal west of the Joetsu Funeral Hall in the Oaza Kota area and warned nearby residents to be cautious. The city advised contacting the environmental policy division, the general office, or the police if the animal is seen.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 02:50 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.165088, 138.213926

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