News Black Bear Toshima Elementary School, Akita Jan 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

Description

At around 10:00 on the 16th, one bear about 50 cm long was sighted on a municipal road in Kawabe Toshima, Akita City (Kamitakaya). The bear was about 100 meters from Toshima Elementary School and about 5 meters from the nearest house; police have warned residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 16th, a roughly 50-cm bear was sighted on a municipal road in Kawabe Toshima, Akita City, near Toshima Elementary School and nearby homes. The Akita East Police are patrolling and warning residents to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.641870, 140.196627

Sources