Black Bear incident in Odate (Oct 13)
Odate, Akita
Location
Description
While driving along the Jukai Line toward Kosaka Town, I spotted a large bear with its paw on the guardrail, looking toward the road. We passed it in an instant since we were moving, but it appeared to be over 150 cm tall.
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
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 08:05 AM
Address
Odate, Akita
Coordinates
40.297072, 140.641062