Location
Description
Saw a bear about 50 cm in size on the property outside my home. The direction it headed off is unknown. It was about 10 m from a house.
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
Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 04:10 PM
Address
Akita, Akita
Coordinates
39.742442, 140.131401
Sources
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Comments (1)
5621 8 months ago
Is it common for juveniles that small to wander into residential properties in Akita this late in the year?
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