Location
Description
While running along the Uono River embankment, sighted one bear. It descended toward the river.
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
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 03:30 AM
Address
Uonuma Mushino, Niigata
Coordinates
37.200847, 138.948590
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Comments (1)
Tim 7 months ago
Interesting that it was spotted actively moving toward the water instead of away during daylight running hours.
Hiking in bear country
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