Location
Description
A bear was sighted in a farmland about 100 m from a municipal road (length unknown). It then ran toward the woods along the Yokote River. Nearest building about 200 m away. (Note: earlier sighting near the Tokihan Nursery School was corrected after inquiry.)
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
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 07:15 AM
Address
Yokote 黒川, Akita
Coordinates
39.365268, 140.505384
Sources
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