News Black Bear Senshu Park, Akita, Akita Nov 24, 2025, 06:30 AM

Description

At around 06:30 on November 24, 2025, a single bear about 1 meter long was spotted in Senshu Park, Akita, by high school students who were running. Police confirmed additional sightings nearby and reported another bear sighting around 06:50 near the edge of the park and residential area, urging residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

Early on November 24, high school students spotted a roughly one-meter bear in Senshu Park in central Akita. With additional sightings nearby, police are broadcasting warnings by patrol car and urging residents to be cautious. Sightings around the park have continued since last month, so vigilance is advised.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 06:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.721699, 140.124353

Sources