Location
Description
A driver on National Route 103, traveling from Kazuno, Hanawa toward Ōdate, saw a bear emerge from the embankment on the road’s left (south) side. About 1 m long. After noticing the car, the bear hid back to the south. About 500 m from 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
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 05:10 PM
Address
Odate Karuizawa, Akita
Coordinates
40.221941, 140.656890
Sources
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