News Black Bear Reiwa High School, Akita Nov 19, 2025, 09:00 AM

Description

Before 07:00, one Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowa bear) was sighted on the grounds of Reiwa High School near Senshu Park, and the school closed temporarily. In the same morning, bear sightings were reported repeatedly in central Akita — in Omachi, around Kanto Odori, and on temple grounds.

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Summary

On the morning of November 19, 2025, multiple bear sightings were reported in central Akita. One bear was seen on the grounds of Reiwa High School near Senshu Park, prompting a temporary school closure; security camera footage also captured bears in Omachi, along Kanto Odori, and on temple grounds, leading authorities to issue warnings across the city center.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.721589, 140.121242

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