News Black Bear Akita Arayakuritamachi, Akita Apr 14, 2026, 04:00 AM

Description

Between the night of April 13, 2026 and shortly after 13:00 on April 14, there were a total of 10 bear sightings in the Araya area of Akita City; on the morning of the 14th a single bear about 1 meter long was confirmed in Araya Kurita-machi. The surrounding area has dense undergrowth and poor visibility, residents expressed anxiety, and nearby Nisshin Elementary School asked parents to pick up their children at dismissal.

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Summary

With the arrival of spring, bear sightings increased in the Araya area of Akita City. Ten sightings were reported between the night of the 13th and the 14th, and on the morning of the 14th a roughly 1-meter-long bear was seen in Araya Kurita-machi. Dense undergrowth and poor visibility raised residents' concerns, and Nisshin Elementary School urged parents to pick up their children.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 04:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.689295, 140.080662

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