Location
Description
On the main line near just before Hanawa Service Area on the southbound side, a bear about 1 m long was sighted; the bear then moved along the northbound side near Hanawa SA and went into the mountains. The nearest house was about 320 m away.
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
Friday, June 20, 2025 at 09:10 AM
Address
Kazuno, Akita
Coordinates
40.185874, 140.802929
Sources
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