Location
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.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 06:17 AM
Address
Minamiuonuma Ichinoe, Niigata
Coordinates
37.165558, 138.875994
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