Location
Description
[Posted] Spotted one adult Asian black bear about 1 m and two cubs in a chestnut grove adjacent to a field. A bear family was confirmed nearby the previous day, possibly the same individuals. They appeared again 2 hours after the first sighting. About 30 m to a house.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
3
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Monday, October 6, 2025 at 04:00 PM
Address
Yokote 山内黒沢, Akita
Coordinates
39.271739, 140.710609
Sources
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