This 22.2 km route from Oga to Oga crosses Akita. Over the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 4 days ago near Oga Toga-Toga, Akita; the location sits about 5.1 km from the start of the route and 2.3 km off the route line.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
On the way back from the aquarium, I saw an Asiatic black bear (tsukinowaguma) from the car window.
Oga Toga-Toga, Akita
Observed one bear with a body length of 50 cm. The bear left toward the southeast. Tracks were present. It was 10 meters from the nearest building.
Oga Wakimoto-Tayazawa, Akita
Around 18:00 on May 1, 2026, an approximately 50 cm long bear was seen in a rice field in Tatekizawa, Wakimotodayazawa, Oga City, Akita Prefecture by an elderly woman in her 80s living nearby. The bear was about 10 meters from a residence, and the Oga police warned local residents to be careful.
Oga Wakimoto-Tayazawa, Akita
While driving, a single bear about 1 m in body length was sighted on the road. Its direction of travel is unknown. It was 20 m from the nearest building.
Oga Wakimoto-Tominaga, Akita
[Report] While driving, I spotted one bear about 1 meter long on the grounds of a private house. It ran into the brush and its whereabouts are unknown. It was 10 meters from the nearest building.
Oga Wakimoto-Wakimoto, Akita
Peak activity at 17:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 4 days ago near Oga Toga-Toga, Akita; the location sits about 5.1 km from the start of the route and 2.3 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 17:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 22.2 km route from Oga to Oga crosses Akita. Over the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 4 days ago near Oga Toga-Toga, Akita; the location sits about 5.1 km from the start of the route and 2.3 km off the route line. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
