News Black Bear Yabase Sports Park (Yabase Health Plaza), Akita City, Akita Nov 14, 2025, 06:20 AM

Description

At around 06:20 on 14 November 2025, a single bear was captured on an information camera at Yabase Health Plaza in Yabase Sports Park, Akita City, moving near the central government office area. More than 40 sightings have been reported within a 4 km radius this week, and police and city authorities are maintaining heightened vigilance.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 14th, a single bear appeared in Yabase Sports Park in central Akita and was filmed at about 06:20. The area near the prefectural and city offices has seen over 40 sightings within a 4 km radius this week, prompting increased vigilance by city and police authorities.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 06:20 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.719902, 140.099496

Sources