Location
Description
During a morning walk, foggy; it was hard to see, but a black animal was moving in the rice fields. Even from a distance it looked bigger than a dog, so I turned back.
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
Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 05:45 AM
Address
Odate Shimodaino, Akita
Coordinates
40.295435, 140.581157
Sources
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