News Black Bear Mizubayashi, Yurihonjo City, Akita Jan 16, 2026, 01:20 PM
Location
Description
At around 13:20 on January 16, 2026, a man in his 70s driving on Route 7 in Mizubayashi, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, observed a single bear about 50 cm long crossing the road. The nearest house was about 40 meters away and the police have urged residents to be cautious.
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
Friday, January 16, 2026 at 01:20 PM
Address
Mizubayashi, Yurihonjo City, Akita
Coordinates
39.373935, 140.036670
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Comments (1)
40 meters from houses, that's too close.
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