Location
Description
Observed a cub about 50 cm long on the opposite bank across a stream in the mountains. The bear climbed the mountain and disappeared. About 30 meters to a house. (Disappeared behind the hill behind Yokote Minami Elementary School.)
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
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 04:45 PM
Address
Yokote Uwazaike, Akita
Coordinates
39.317204, 140.574578
Sources
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