News Black Bear Akita, Akita Apr 26, 2026, 01:05 AM

Description

At around 10:05 a.m. on April 26, 2026, a man in his 30s on a walk spotted a bear about 1 meter long walking on the coast at Takinoshita, Hamada, Akita City. The nearest house was about 50 meters away; Akita Central Police notified relevant agencies and are patrolling the area by patrol car, warning residents.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 26th, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted on the coast in Hamada, Akita City by a man walking; police have stepped up patrols and warned nearby households.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 01:05 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.660918, 140.065803

Sources