Location
Description
Observed a bear crossing National Route 13 from east to west. The bear then entered the woods on the west side. Distance to the nearest house was about 10 meters. The bear's body length was 1 to 1.5 meters.
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
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 09:30 PM
Address
Yokote 杉目, Akita
Coordinates
39.344429, 140.560454
Sources
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