Location
Description
While driving from the Kazuno area toward the Hachimantai summit, a bear appeared from the roadside grass on the right. When the car approached, it drew back. There are chestnut and walnut trees nearby with fruits on the road. The full body size is not visible; length unknown, but likely a subadult.
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
Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 07:14 AM
Address
Kazuno 坂比平, Akita
Coordinates
40.036853, 140.823407
Sources
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