Location
Description
A bear about 1 meter long was spotted on the runway at Odate-Noshiro Airport in Kitaakita, Akita, and was driven off with fireworks into brush on the south side.
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
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 03:10 AM
Address
Kitaakita Wakigami, Akita
This news pin shows the reported area, not an exact point.
Coordinates
40.193892, 140.372134
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