
Location
Description
While driving from Mizusawa Dam Park toward Route 63, a bear jumped out from brush on the north side but, startled by the car, immediately went back. Its body length was about 1.2 m, sex unknown, and it was alone. About 20 m before the sighting point there was a contractor mowing grass, so I verbally warned them as well.
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
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 07:30 AM
Address
Happou, Akita
Coordinates
40.325109, 140.078913
Sources
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