Location
Description
While walking nearby, I heard a growling sound from the brush several times. At first I thought I misheard it, but the sound repeated, so I sensed danger. I was sure there was at least one bear, but it’s unclear whether there were any others.
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, August 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Address
Akita, Akita
Coordinates
39.824102, 140.079270
Sources
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