Location
Description
While driving along Mizuhono no Sato Road from the Yokote City area toward Rokugo, observed three bears likely a mother and two cubs. The bears then crossed the road and headed west. Mother about 1.0 m; cubs about 50 cm each. About 50 m to the nearest 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
3
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Friday, October 31, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Address
Misato 乗上, Akita
Coordinates
39.398970, 140.589348
Sources
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