Location
Description
Posted: I witnessed a bear emerge from the shrubs behind a shrine from a car, took photos. Because there were pedestrians, the bear sensed movement and fled into the shrine; the pedestrian slowed to a crawl in the car to ensure safety.
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
Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 04:33 PM
Address
Akita, Akita
Coordinates
39.737930, 140.161831
Sources
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