News Black Bear Ogata Village, Akita Nov 13, 2025, 05:00 AM

Description

The JA-run convenience store 'Lawson Ogata Village' in Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture shortened its hours to 5:00–22:00 from November 13, 2025 after repeated bear sightings and resignations of student part-timers left it unable to maintain 24-hour operations. The village has received 15 bear sighting reports this fiscal year, nearly double last year's eight.

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Summary

The JA-run Lawson in Ogata Village ended 24-hour operations and switched to shortened hours (5:00–22:00) from November 13 after repeated bear sightings and a wave of student part-timer resignations. The village has recorded 15 bear sighting reports this fiscal year, up from eight last year.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 05:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.018316, 139.960537

Sources