Location
Description
Around 14:00 on the 8th, a man in his 70s at home spotted a bear about 1.5 meters long crossing a municipal road in Hiyamacho, Noshiro City. According to the Noshiro police, the nearest house was about 3 meters away; authorities were notified and patrol cars are broadcasting warnings to alert residents.
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
Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 02:00 PM
Address
Hiyamacho, Noshiro City, Akita
Coordinates
40.166944, 140.108822
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