News Black Bear Yokote 1-chome, Akita May 2, 2026, 07:10 PM

Description

On the morning of the 3rd at around 04:10, a single bear was seen crossing a road near the Yokote City Office Jouri South Branch in Jouri, Yokote City, and about 20 minutes later a bear was also seen at an intersection in Kotobuki-cho. Further sightings occurred near JR Yokote Station, and the last sighting before 07:00 was near a marsh by Fukeodai, after which the bear's whereabouts are unknown; police and the city have issued warnings.

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Summary

In the early morning of the 3rd, multiple bear sightings were reported across central Yokote. The first was confirmed at 04:10 near the city office in Jouri, then sightings continued around Kotobuki-cho and near JR Yokote Station, with the last report before 07:00 near a marsh at Fukeodai. Police and the city have urged residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 07:10 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.310565, 140.552924

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