Location
Description
Saw two bears, a mother and cub, near the Ushizaka crossing. They moved into the bushes to the north.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 07:50 AM
Address
Katagami, Akita
Coordinates
39.821919, 140.051458
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Comments (1)
Will L 6 months ago
Mother with a cub spotted at Ushizaka crossing in Katagami, that's worth noting since she'll be protective.
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