News Black Bear Kariwano, Daisen City, Akita Jan 13, 2026, 11:50 AM

Description

Around 11:50 on the 13th, a bear about 50 cm long was spotted on a municipal road in Kitanosawashimayama, Kariwano, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture by a woman in her 50s driving a car. The site is about 100 meters from the nearest house and about 150 meters from Nishi-Semboku High School; police are patrolling by patrol car and warning residents.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the morning of the 13th, a roughly 50 cm bear was sighted on a municipal road in Kariwano, Daisen City, about 100 meters from the nearest house and 150 meters from Nishi-Semboku High School. Police are patrolling the area by patrol car and warning residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.551726, 140.376659

Sources