News 3 Black Bears Akita Narayama, Akita Apr 1, 2026, 09:30 PM

Description

On the morning of April 2, multiple bear sightings were reported in Akita City. At around 06:30 a 1.2-meter bear was seen on a road in Narayama Ishizuka-cho near houses. Additional sightings included a roughly 1.0-meter bear in a rice field in Yuwa Kamikamura around 07:00–07:30 and an approximately 80-cm bear near the Tegatayama water distribution facility the previous evening. The prefecture advises carrying noise-making devices such as bells.

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Summary

With spring underway, bear sightings have increased in Akita City. On the morning of April 2 a 1.2-meter bear was spotted in the residential area of Narayama Ishizuka-cho; a roughly 1.0-meter bear was also seen in a rice field in Yuwa that morning, and an about 80-cm individual was observed near the Tegatayama water facility the previous evening. The prefecture is advising basic precautions such as going in groups and carrying noise-making devices.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 09:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.699984, 140.135989

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