Location
Description
Around 15:30 on November 7, a staff member working outdoors spotted a bear about 50 cm long on the grounds of the Kakunodate Summary Court in Kakunodate, Semboku City. A school is about 100 meters away; 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
Friday, November 7, 2025 at 03:30 PM
Address
Kakunodate Summary Court, Akita
Coordinates
39.589183, 140.562383
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