News Black Bear Aramachi, Yurihonjo City, Akita Jan 28, 2026, 02:35 AM
Location
Description
Around 11:35 a.m. on the 28th, a bear about 1.5 meters long was seen crossing a prefectural road in Aramachi (Mashiro), Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture by a man in his 40s driving from Akita City. The Yurihonjo Police warned residents and patrolled the area by patrol car; the nearest house was about 50 meters away.
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Summary
On the morning of the 28th, a roughly 1.5-meter bear was seen crossing a prefectural road in Aramachi, Yurihonjo City, by a man in his 40s driving. The Yurihonjo Police patrolled the area by patrol car and urged residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 02:35 AM
Address
Aramachi, Yurihonjo City, Akita
Coordinates
39.353927, 140.076545
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