Location
Description
Around 8:40: Ran from the eastern mountain across the rice fields toward Ōsawa River. Stayed in the thicket by the Ōsawa River for a few minutes, then ran back to the mountain. Around 8:55: Similar behavior. Body length about 1.5 m. Appears thin.
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
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Address
Daisen Osawagotera, Akita
Coordinates
39.529312, 140.330041
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