Location
Description
While driving, I saw a black individual trying to slip between houses. It was dark so I couldn’t see clearly, but it seemed larger than a black cat, with thicker legs and slightly longer fur.
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 20, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Address
Yurihonjō 片町, Akita
Coordinates
39.387268, 140.032971
Sources
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