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.
Summary
On the afternoon of the 16th, a man in his 70s spotted a roughly 50-cm bear crossing Route 7 in Mizubayashi, Yurihonjo City. The nearest house was about 40 meters away, and the Yurihonjo police are patrolling the area and warning residents to be careful.
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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