News Black Bear Kanoura Junior High School, Akita Nov 12, 2025, 08:25 AM

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.

Summary

A bear about 50 cm long was seen on company grounds in Kanoura, Nikaho City at around 08:25, roughly 200 meters from Kanoura Junior High School; police used patrol cars to warn local residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 08:25 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.253499, 139.922164

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