News Black Bear Nagaoka, Niigata May 1, 2026

Description

Just after 8:00 AM on May 1, 2026, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted near a pond in Nishikawaguchi, Nagaoka City; it was approximately 100 meters from a private residence, according to Ojiya Police.

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

Summary

On the morning of May 1, a bear about 1 meter long was spotted near a pond in Nishikawaguchi, Nagaoka City, roughly 100 meters from a house, the Ojiya Police reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, May 1, 2026

Address

Coordinates

37.270469, 138.846295

Sources