News Black Bear Odate, Akita May 6, 2026, 10:15 AM

Description

At around 19:15 on the 6th, a man in his 40s driving by spotted a bear about 1.2 meters long on the grounds of a house in Yamadate Aza-Ueno, Odate City, Akita Prefecture. The Odate Police contacted related agencies and are patrolling the area in police cars, issuing warnings to residents.

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

Summary

On the evening of the 6th, a man in his 40s driving through Yamadate Aza-Ueno in Odate City spotted a bear about 1.2 meters long on a house property. The Odate Police coordinated with relevant agencies and are conducting patrols and public warnings to alert residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.240047, 140.580759

Sources