Location
Description
Around 08:25 on November 12, 2025, a bear about 50 cm long was sighted on company grounds in Kanauchi Yachinaka, Kanoura, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture. The location is about 200 meters from Kanoura Junior High School; authorities were notified and patrol cars broadcast warnings to alert residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 08:25 AM
Address
Kanoura Junior High School, Akita
Coordinates
39.253499, 139.922164
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