News Black Bear Omachi, Ani Mizunashi, Kitaakita City, Akita Feb 25, 2026, 12:45 PM
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Description
Around 21:45 on February 25, a woman in her 40s at home spotted a bear about 50 cm long on the grounds of a private house in Omachi, Ani Mizunashi, Kitaakita City. The nearest elementary and junior high schools are about 400 meters away; the Kitaakita police patrolled the area by patrol car and warned residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of the 25th, a roughly 50 cm bear was seen on the grounds of a house in Ani Mizunashi, Kitaakita City by a woman in her 40s. The police are patrolling the area and advising residents, as schools are about 400 meters away.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Address
Omachi, Ani Mizunashi, Kitaakita City, Akita
Coordinates
40.003303, 140.402349
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