Location
Description
Observed a mother bear and two cubs (three bears total) moving alongside the rice field. The adult was about 1 m long and the cubs about 50 cm. After that, the bears moved into the forested area to the east. Distance to the nearest house was about 10 m.
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, June 26, 2026 at 01:00 AM
Address
Yokote, Akita
Coordinates
39.238542, 140.688898
Sources
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