News Black Bear Kamada-mae, Higashi-Ayukawa, Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, Akita Mar 2, 2026, 05:00 AM

Description

Around noon on March 2, an man in his 80s doing farm work saw one bear about 50 cm long on the grounds of a private residence in Kamada-mae, Higashi-Ayukawa, Yurihonjo. The Yurihonjo police conducted patrol-car warnings near the scene and urged residents to be cautious.

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Summary

At midday on March 2, an man in his 80s farming in Higashi-Ayukawa, Yurihonjo, spotted a single bear about 50 cm long on the grounds of a private residence. Police issued patrol-car warnings around the area and asked residents to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 05:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.324579, 140.061663

Sources