Location
Description
[Posted] While driving on National Route 101 toward Akita, near the border with Aomori, I saw one cub in the middle of the opposing lane. It saw us and then ran into the woods on the other side.
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, November 8, 2025 at 02:30 PM
Address
Happou Hachimori, Akita
Coordinates
40.410969, 139.957794
Sources
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