News Black Bear Happō Junior High School, Akita Nov 14, 2025, 07:10 AM

Description

At around 07:10 on the 14th, a police officer on patrol spotted a single bear crossing a town road near Happō Junior High School in Happō, Akita Prefecture. The bear was about 1.5 meters long; it was roughly 70 meters from the nearest house and about 200 meters from the school, and police have 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 the 14th in Happō, Akita Prefecture, a police officer saw a single bear about 1.5 meters long crossing near Happō Junior High School. Because the sighting was close to houses and the school, police have urged nearby residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 07:10 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.284026, 140.048077

Sources