News Black Bear Kakunodate Summary Court, Akita Nov 7, 2025, 03:30 PM

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.

Summary

A staff member spotted a roughly 50 cm bear on the grounds of the Kakunodate Summary Court in Semboku City. Because a school is nearby, authorities alerted residents via patrol cars.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 03:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.589183, 140.562383

Sources