Location
Description
Around 20:50 on the 5th, a man in his teens resting in a nearby park spotted a bear about 1 meter long crossing a municipal road in Akita City's Niida Kiriage. According to the Akita Central Police Station, the bear was about 10 meters from a house and about 400 meters from Niida Elementary School; the station has warned residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the evening of the 5th in Akita City's Niida area, a teenager resting in a park spotted a bear about 1 meter long crossing a municipal road. It was close to homes and an elementary school, and the Akita Central Police Station has urged residents to be careful.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Address
Akita, Akita
Coordinates
39.685123, 140.129103
Related Areas
Comments (0)
No comments yet.
Hiking in bear country
Safety picks and trail essentials, top-rated on Amazon and Rakuten.
