News Black Bear Nishimyoji Junior High School (Semboku), Akita Nov 14, 2025, 10:10 AM

Description

At around 10:10 a.m. on November 14, a school staff member at Nishimyoji Junior High School in Semboku saw one bear walking in a drainage channel at Kamaarai, Kamihashimoto. The bear was about 50 cm long and about 30 meters from the school building; the Semboku Police Department has warned residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the morning of November 14, a school staff member in Semboku spotted a single bear about 50 cm long walking in a nearby drainage channel less than 30 meters from Nishimyoji Junior High School. The Semboku Police Department has urged caution to people in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.662768, 140.572370

Sources