Location
Description
At around 06:15 on May 17, 2026, a bear about 1 m in length was sighted near Abusaka Tunnel in Tarusawa, Tokamachi City. The city urged people to avoid forests and brush, to carry noise-making devices or bear spray, and to properly dispose of fruits and food waste to prevent attracting bears.
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
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 09:15 PM
Address
Tokamachi, Niigata
Coordinates
37.140621, 138.693850
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