News Black Bear Senboku, Akita Apr 15, 2026, 08:50 AM

Description

At around 17:50 on the 15th, a bear approximately 50 cm in length was sighted at the roadside in Semboku City, Nishiki-cho, Saimyoji, Katashiri. The sighting location faces the southwest side of Lake Tazawa, near tourist spots such as the Tatsuko statue and hotels, and was about 200 meters from the nearest buildings.

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

Summary

On the evening of the 15th, a bear about 50 cm long was spotted at the roadside in Saimyoji, Katashiri, Nishiki, Semboku City. The sighting was near the southwest shore of Lake Tazawa, in an area close to tourist attractions such as the Tatsuko statue and hotels.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 08:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.714752, 140.628460

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