Location
Description
Posted: A bear appeared from a neighbor’s hillside when a flashlight was shined. It sat under a chestnut tree at the edge of the field for about 25 minutes, then returned to the mountains as the patrol car arrived (likely due to headlights and engine noise).
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, September 21, 2025 at 06:37 PM
Address
Odate, Akita
Coordinates
40.207400, 140.553085
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