News Black Bear Kitaakita Ani-Magisawakozan, Akita Apr 18, 2026, 02:35 AM
Location
Description
At around 11:35 on the 18th, a man in his 60s driving on National Route 105 in Animizu Ani (Miyago), Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture, spotted a bear about 1 meter long. According to the Kitaakita police, the bear was about 5 meters from nearby houses, and the police have warned residents in the area.
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
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 02:35 AM
Address
Kitaakita Ani-Magisawakozan, Akita
Coordinates
40.002813, 140.410068
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