News Black Bear Hinai Special Support School (Kazuno campus, Hanawa Anai), Kazuno City, Akita Nov 18, 2025, 11:30 AM

Description

At around 11:30 on November 18, 2025, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted in the parking lot of the Hinai Special Support School Kazuno campus in Hanawa Anai, Kazuno City. The Kazuno Police Station has urged nearby residents and related parties to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the morning of November 18, a roughly 1-meter-long bear was spotted near the parking lot on the grounds of the Hinai Special Support School Kazuno campus in Kazuno City. The sighting was made from inside the school building, and the Kazuno Police Station has warned people in the area to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.191539, 140.807108

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