News Black Bear Akita Senshu-kubotamachi, Akita Apr 22, 2026, 09:50 AM

Description

At around 18:50 on April 22, 2026, a man in his 30s spotted a bear about 1 meter long on a stone wall in Senshu Park in central Akita City. Police arrived but the bear had already disappeared; Meitoku Elementary School was about 40 meters away, and the Akita Central Police urged nearby residents and schools to be cautious.

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Summary

On the evening of April 22, a roughly one-meter-long bear was seen on a stone wall in Senshu Park in central Akita City, prompting patrols and warnings from the Akita Central Police. The sighting was close—about 40 meters from Meitoku Elementary School—and although authorities alerted the school and residents, the bear was gone when officers arrived.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 09:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.721699, 140.124353

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