Location
Description
Around 09:30 on May 14, 2026, a bear about 50 cm long was sighted on a town road in Suginomiya-Shuku, Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture. The nearest house was about 20 meters away, and Yuzawa police have warned residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Address
Ugo, Akita
Coordinates
39.199476, 140.430481
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