Location
Description
Saw a bear about 1 m long near the 34.8 km post on the Akita Expressway. The bear moved along the roadside toward Iwate Prefecture. About 1.4 km to the nearest 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
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 05:55 PM
Address
Yokote, Akita
Coordinates
39.288431, 140.712550
Sources
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