Location
Description
Around 15:00 on May 12, 2026, two bears were filmed about 300 meters from the Goshogake parking lot public toilet in Hachimantai. They were observed climbing trees to eat new shoots, and an individual believed to be a male approached one believed to be a female.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Near the popular Hachimantai sight “Dragon Eye,” two bears were filmed on May 12 at about 15:00. The animals were seen roughly 300 meters from the Goshogake parking lot public toilet, climbing trees and eating new shoots, and a guide reported a male-appearing bear approaching a female-appearing bear. The Hachimantai Visitor Center urges basic bear precautions, such as making noise on windy or foggy days.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 06:00 AM
Address
Kazuno, Akita
Coordinates
39.975594, 140.799643
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