
News Black Bear Nikaho 田の神, Akita Apr 24, 2026, 02:40 AM
Location
Description
Around 11:40 on April 24, 2026, one bear was filmed running through a rice paddy in Kisakata Town, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture. The filmer said they were in a car heading from near Mototaki toward the Kisakata interchange when the bear crossed the road and went from the paddy back into the mountain.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of April 24 a single bear was filmed running across a rice paddy in Kisakata Town, Nikaho City, then crossing a road and returning to the mountain. Sightings have been increasing this month in the prefecture, and authorities have urged caution.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:40 AM
Address
Nikaho 田の神, Akita
Coordinates
39.211091, 139.917415
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