Black Bear incident in Akita (Oct 18)
Akita, Akita
Location
Description
Two bears were sighted by a driver on the sidewalk in front of the bus stop (Jitei) at Tahei-ji Temple Garden. The two bears were about 70 cm tall; as the driver passed by, the bears' destination is unknown. The distance to the nearest residence is about 20 meters.
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
Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Address
Akita, Akita
Coordinates
39.738418, 140.220153