News Black Bear Omachi 1-chome, Akita City, Akita Nov 19, 2025, 07:30 AM

Description

At around 07:30 on November 19, 2025, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted near Ichome Bridge in Omachi 1-chome, Akita City by a police officer on the grounds of the Akita Central Police Station. The bear later moved toward the Kawabata area; sightings were also reported in Senshu Park, Senshu Yadoru-cho and Hotono, and Reiwa High School closed temporarily after the bear was seen on its premises.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 19th, a roughly one-meter bear was spotted near Omachi 1-chome in central Akita, with additional sightings around the city park and nearby neighborhoods. Reiwa High School closed temporarily after a bear was confirmed on its grounds, and police and local authorities have urged caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 07:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.720339, 140.115175

Sources