News Black Bear Akita Sanno, Akita Apr 24, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

On April 25, 2026, a single bear was filmed eating grass inside the grounds of a nursing home in Akita City, seen through a glass door. Employees reported being frightened.

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

Summary

On April 25, just before Golden Week, footage showed a bear eating grass behind a glass door on the grounds of a nursing home in Akita City, causing alarm among staff. The city has seen a surge in bear sightings this month.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.719256, 140.104267

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