Location
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.
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
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 04:00 AM
Address
Akita Arayakuritamachi, Akita
Coordinates
39.689295, 140.080662
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