News Black Bear Aza Ōmachi, Ani-Mizunashi, Kitaakita City, Akita Feb 25, 2026, 12:45 PM
Location
Description
Around 21:45 on February 25, 2026, a woman in her 40s at home spotted a bear about 50 cm long on the grounds of a private residence in Aza Ōmachi, Ani-Mizunashi, Kitaakita City. The nearest compulsory education school, Ani Gakuen, is about 400 meters away, and police warned residents to be cautious.
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Summary
On the night of the 25th, a woman in her 40s at a private residence in Aza Ōmachi, Ani-Mizunashi, Kitaakita City, spotted a bear about 50 cm long. The sighting occurred roughly 400 meters from the nearest compulsory education school, and the police have urged nearby residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Address
Aza Ōmachi, Ani-Mizunashi, Kitaakita City, Akita
Coordinates
40.003303, 140.402349
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Comments (1)
Late February and already on residential grounds.
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