Location
Description
Posted: The family woke to a high pitched cry. It was dark and hard to see, but the crying continued for about 20 minutes. Likely a cub. After turning on the lights, it moved toward the yard of the house opposite.
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
Monday, October 20, 2025 at 04:20 AM
Address
Odate, Akita
Coordinates
40.308495, 140.405614
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