News Black Bear Government office district (around Akita Prefectural Office), Akita City, Akita Nov 14, 2025, 06:30 AM

Description

Around 06:30 on November 14, a bear about 1 m long was repeatedly sighted in the government office district around the Akita Prefectural Office in Akita City. The area has elementary and junior high schools and a shopping center nearby; police say there have been no further sightings but continue to urge caution.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the morning of the 14th, a roughly 1-meter bear was repeatedly sighted in the government office district around the Akita Prefectural Office, causing concern in the busy area used by students and shoppers. Separately, a bear about 80 cm long was seen lingering in persimmon and walnut trees near the samurai district in Kakunodate (Semboku City) on the 12th–13th, and the city says it may consider emergency culling if the animal is confirmed to be staying in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 06:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.718600, 140.102334

Sources