News Black Bear Akita City, Akita Nov 26, 2025

Description

The pelt of a bear culled in Akita Prefecture drew attention on social media, with many people surprised by its size. The poster said they want the pelt to be used by bear-leather craftsmen and to raise awareness of the situation in Akita.

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Summary

A bear culled in Akita Prefecture made headlines on social media because of the size of its pelt, prompting many surprised reactions. The poster urged that the pelt be put to good use by leather craftsmen and hoped to raise awareness of hunting and nuisance control in Akita. The article also cites government figures on nationwide crop damage by wildlife, including damage caused by bears (FY2023).

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Address

Coordinates

39.719256, 140.104267

Sources