News Black Bear Akita Arayakuritamachi, Akita Apr 13, 2026, 11:15 PM

Description

On 2026-04-14 at about 08:15 a.m., a roughly 1-meter bear was sighted by an elderly woman in a field in Kurita-cho, Niya, Akita City; police patrolled the area and issued warnings. Nearby schools suspended outdoor activities.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 14th a roughly one-meter bear was seen in a field in Kurita-cho, Niya (Akita City), prompting police patrols. Nearby schools suspended outdoor activities and residents were urged to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:15 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.689295, 140.080662

Sources