Location
Description
A single adult Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) was sighted by nearby residents; tracks over 20 cm were found nearby. Its subsequent whereabouts are unknown.
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
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 08:30 AM
Address
Higashinaruse 岩井川, Akita
Coordinates
39.178264, 140.699176
Sources
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