This 392 m route from Noshiro to Noshiro crosses Akita. Over the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Noshiro Furodai, Akita; the location sits about 368 m from the start of the route and 1.1 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 1 week ago at Noshiro Furodai, Akita, sitting about 368 m from the start and 1.1 km off the route line.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
One bear sighted. It ran into the woods to the west. Body length about 1 m.
Noshiro Furodai, Akita
At about 23:30 on May 1, 2026, a bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted on a municipal road in Furodai, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture by a man in his 20s who was driving. According to the Noshiro police, the nearest house was about 10 meters away, and the police warned residents to be cautious.
Noshiro Furodai, Akita
One bear was sighted near Keirin Shrine. Body length approximately 50 cm. Direction it fled is unknown.
Noshiro, Akita
Noshiro Kashikodokoro, Akita
Witnessed one bear about 1 m in length. Direction in which it fled is unknown.
Noshiro Togawamukai, Akita
One 1-meter bear sighted. It went east.
Noshiro Asanai, Akita
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Noshiro Kaieizaka, Akita
It was lying on the riverbank, then entered the river and swam away. I think it was swimming in the Yoneshiro River.
Noshiro, Akita
About 1 meter in length; it had stuck its head out from the Wind Pine Grove but went back into the grove.
Noshiro Kaieizaka, Akita
Witnessed a bear-like animal near Ochiai Bridge moving along the road toward the Yoneshiro River. Body length unknown.
Noshiro, Akita
Peak activity at 23:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Noshiro Furodai, Akita; the location sits about 368 m from the start of the route and 1.1 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 23:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 392 m route from Noshiro to Noshiro crosses Akita. Over the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Noshiro Furodai, Akita; the location sits about 368 m from the start of the route and 1.1 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 1 week ago at Noshiro Furodai, Akita, sitting about 368 m from the start and 1.1 km off the route line. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
