Location
Description
A driver heading from Hachimantai to Hanawa saw three bears in the paddy on the far side of Kuma-sawa River: one about 1 m and two about 0.5 m — likely a mother with two cubs. Observer about 50 m away; nearest house about 150 m.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
3
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Monday, September 29, 2025 at 03:30 PM
Address
Kazuno 熊沢, Akita
Coordinates
40.066168, 140.805599
Sources
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