Location
Description
Shortly after 9:00 a.m. on April 8, 2026, a single bear about 50 cm long was sighted near the Wago River in Makibuchi 4-chome, Nagaoka City, very close to houses. The bear reportedly moved toward the mountains, and the Nagaoka Police urged 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
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Address
Nagaoka 巻渕四丁目, Niigata
Coordinates
37.488816, 139.002798
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