Location
Description
On May 1, 2026, following a bear sighting report near the Ken-do Kamiozawa–Joetsu-Myoko station line in Kamatsuka, Itakura Ward, Joetsu City, patrols searched the area but did not find the bear. Residents in the vicinity are urged to remain cautious about bear appearances.
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
News
Date & Time
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Joetsu, Niigata
Coordinates
37.017517, 138.319695
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