News Black Bear Hotono-dori, Akita City, Akita Nov 19, 2025, 07:10 PM

Description

Around 19:10 on November 19, a man in his 20s riding a bicycle spotted a bear about 1 meter long on a municipal road in Hotono-dori, Akita City. The bear was about 5 meters from a house and about 150 meters from a junior college; the Akita Central Police contacted relevant authorities and used patrol cars to warn residents.

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Summary

On the night of the 19th in Hotono-dori, Akita City, a man in his 20s spotted a bear about 1 meter long on a municipal road. Because the bear was near houses and a junior college, police coordinated with authorities to issue warnings and alert residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 07:10 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.721643, 140.114683

Sources