Location
Description
[Post] While driving from the Yokote area and stopped at a red light, a bear emerged from behind an oncoming vehicle also waiting at the light, walked across the road, and headed toward a house.
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
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 08:00 PM
Address
Yokote, Akita
Coordinates
39.266683, 140.503110
Sources
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