News Black Bear Yoshida, Uonuma City, Niigata Mar 13, 2026, 09:30 AM

Description

Around 18:30 on March 13, 2026, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Yoshida, Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. The sighting was about 400 meters from the nearest house; the witness called Koide Police at 18:41, and the police and Uonuma City Office warned nearby residents.

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

Summary

A roughly 1-meter-long bear was sighted in Yoshida, Uonuma City in the evening, and residents reported it to Koide Police. The police and city office have urged nearby residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 09:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.226551, 138.983725

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