News Black Bear Suhara, Uonuma City, Niigata Mar 11, 2026, 12:30 AM

Description

Around 09:30 on the 11th, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted on a national road in Suhara, Uonuma City. The sighting was reported very close to houses (reported by Koide police).

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

Summary

On the morning of March 11 a bear about 1 meter long was sighted near a national road in Suhara, Uonuma City, and was seen close to nearby houses. Local residents should exercise caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.333505, 139.017907

Sources