News 2 Black Bears Akita, Akita Apr 30, 2026, 10:00 PM

Description

Before 07:00 on May 1, 2026, a roughly 1-meter bear was spotted in a residential area of Kawabe, Akita City, and Kawabe Junior High asked parents to accompany students home. On April 29, a roughly 1-meter bear was also seen on the north breakwater of Akita Port; managers plan to use firecrackers and loudspeakers as countermeasures when the breakwater is opened.

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

Summary

Bear sightings have continued in Akita City, prompting Kawabe Junior High near a residential area to send students home with parental accompaniment for safety. A bear was also observed on the north breakwater of Akita Port, and managers plan to use firecrackers and loudspeakers as measures when opening the breakwater to the public.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.657667, 140.216987

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