Location
Description
Post: A bear about 1 m in length has been coming under a chestnut tree almost daily since September 22. Even when firecrackers are set off, it runs away but returns after a while. Not a situation anyone can do much about.
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, October 15, 2025 at 02:40 PM
Address
Odate, Akita
Coordinates
40.340371, 140.585002
Sources
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