News Black Bear Akita Ushijimahigashi 5-chome, Akita Apr 18, 2026, 08:40 PM

Description

On April 19, 2026 at around 05:40, a security camera at a residence in Ushijima Higashi, Akita City captured footage of a bear about 1 meter long walking through a residential area. The same day, a man walking near JR Ugo-Ushijima Station also spotted the bear, and police have urged caution in the Ushijima Higashi area.

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

Summary

Early on the 19th, a roughly one-meter bear was caught on a home security camera walking through a residential area in Ushijima Higashi, Akita City, and was also seen by a walker near JR Ugo-Ushijima Station. Police have warned residents in the Ushijima Higashi area to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 08:40 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.696883, 140.124037

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