Location
Description
A toll booth worker at the Jōetsu-Takada Interchange spotted one bear near the gate. It ran off toward the mountains.
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
Official
Date & Time
Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 08:00 PM
Address
Joetsu, Niigata
Coordinates
37.090121, 138.227884
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