Location
Description
At around 17:50 on the 15th, a bear approximately 50 cm in length was sighted at the roadside in Semboku City, Nishiki-cho, Saimyoji, Katashiri. The sighting location faces the southwest side of Lake Tazawa, near tourist spots such as the Tatsuko statue and hotels, and was about 200 meters from the nearest buildings.
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
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 08:50 AM
Address
Senboku, Akita
Coordinates
39.714752, 140.628460
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