News Black Bear Akita Sanno, Akita Apr 25, 2026

Description

On April 25 before 9:00, staff and residents at a nursing home in Akita City spotted a large bear eating grass outside a glass door. The facility secured all exterior windows and closed curtains to protect residents; the bear then moved to the rear of the property and climbed a cliff.

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

Summary

At a nursing home in Akita City on the morning of April 25, a large bear was seen eating grass outside a glass door, startling staff and residents. The facility quickly secured windows and closed curtains to calm residents; the bear later moved behind the building and climbed a nearby cliff.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Address

Coordinates

39.719256, 140.104267

Sources