News 2 Black Bears Minamiuonuma Ichinoe, Niigata Apr 5, 2026, 06:17 AM

Description

At around 15:17 on April 5, two bears about 1 meter long were sighted walking eastward on a road near houses in Ichinoe, Minamiuonuma; a witness called 110. The Minamiuonuma Police Station, working with the city, has urged nearby residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of April 5, two bears about 1 meter long were sighted near houses in Ichinoe, Minamiuonuma, prompting the police and city to warn local residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 06:17 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.165558, 138.875994

Sources