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Description
Report: A large Asiatic black bear (tsukinowaguma) was seen running from behind the community center in Soba Town toward the fields. Firecrackers were used, but the bear did not appear very startled.
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, June 5, 2026 at 05:56 AM
Address
Akita, Akita
Coordinates
39.690625, 140.272157
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