News Black Bear Nikaho Kisakatamachi-Osugo, Akita May 9, 2026, 11:15 PM
Location
Description
At around 08:15 on the 10th, a bear approximately 1.5 meters long was sighted on the railway tracks at Daidōshita, Osugo, Kisakata-cho, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture. A man in his 70s who was walking nearby spotted the bear, which was about 2 meters from a nearby house; the Yurihonjo police warned residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 10th, a roughly 1.5-meter bear was found on the railway tracks at Daidōshita, Osugo, Kisakata-cho, Nikaho City. A man in his 70s spotted the animal about 2 meters from a house, and the Yurihonjo police have warned local residents to be careful.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Address
Nikaho Kisakatamachi-Osugo, Akita
Coordinates
39.147710, 139.886159
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