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Description
While gathering bracken ferns, I was periodically checking around for bears when one suddenly appeared from behind a hill. I’m not sure whether it noticed me, but it ran off toward the north.
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
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Address
Nikaho Toshi, Akita
Coordinates
39.203759, 140.015688
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