Location
Description
Around 17:00 on April 24, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Sotoba, Itoigawa City, and was observed very close to a residence (Itoigawa Police).
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
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 08:00 AM
Address
Itoigawa 大字外波, Niigata
Coordinates
36.994076, 137.716678
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