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A single bear approximately 1 m in body length was observed walking on a farm road. The bear left headed east. It was about 10 m from the nearest building.

Oga Fukumezawa, Akita

1 week ago

Bear tracks found in a field. Signs of feeding damage on a nearby persimmon tree. About 30 m from the nearest building.

Oga Fukumezawa, Akita

6 months ago

The JA-run convenience store 'Lawson Ogata Village' in Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture shortened its hours to 5:00–22:00 from November 13, 2025 after repeated bear sightings and resignations of student part-timers left it unable to maintain 24-hour operations. The village has received 15 bear sighting reports this fiscal year, nearly double last year's eight.

Ogata Village, Akita

6 months ago

Ogata 字西一丁目, Akita

6 months ago

Length: about 70 cm.

Ogata 字西五丁目, Akita

6 months ago

[Post] A mother bear turned toward us and ran toward the houses; then two cubs followed.

Ogata 字西二丁目, Akita

6 months ago

[Post] Sighted a cub about 50 cm long.

Ogata 字西一丁目, Akita

6 months ago

Posted. A mother and cub bear were walking.

Ogata 字西五丁目, Akita

7 months ago