News Black Bear Akita, Akita May 15, 2026, 07:40 PM

Description

Around 04:40 on May 16, a bear about 1.5 meters long was sighted by a man driving through the Komachi Stadium parking lot in Niya-machi, Akita City. The bear moved north, about 1 km from the nearest house; the witness said the bear appeared to have an injured front paw, and the Akita Central Police contacted relevant agencies and are monitoring the area.

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

Summary

In the early hours of May 16, a roughly 1.5-meter bear was spotted in the Komachi Stadium parking lot in Akita City by a man driving past; the bear then headed north. The witness noted the bear appeared to have a wounded front paw, and police are coordinating with agencies to warn and monitor the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 07:40 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.726351, 140.069901

Sources