Location
Description
Local residents saw one Asiatic black bear about 1.5 m long in a nearby field from inside their home. It then crossed east toward National Route 285 and the field, heading into brush along the Ko-Ani River. About 200 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
Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 01:50 PM
Address
Kamikoani Obayashi, Akita
Coordinates
40.036764, 140.276094
Sources
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