News Black Bear Akita, Akita May 5, 2026, 11:50 AM

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

Coordinates

39.685123, 140.129103

Sources