News Black Bear Machiai, Sotoasahikawa, Akita City (on the grounds of the municipal wholesale market), Akita Dec 22, 2025, 11:05 AM

Description

At about 11:05 a.m. on December 22, 2025, a single bear entered a vehicle maintenance facility on the grounds of the municipal wholesale market in Machiai, Sotoasahikawa, Akita City. A male worker nearby discovered the bear and called the police; authorities attempted to capture it using a box trap, but as of 10:30 a.m. on December 23 it had not been captured and officers remained on guard.

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Summary

On December 22 a bear entered a vehicle maintenance facility on the grounds of Akita City's municipal wholesale market. A nearby worker reported the sighting, police set up box traps and attempted to capture the animal, but by 10:30 a.m. on December 23 the bear had not been caught and officers continued to monitor the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.751575, 140.100357

Sources