News Black Bear Katagami, Akita May 4, 2026, 07:40 AM

Description

Around 16:40 on the 4th, a woman in her 40s from Katagami City saw a bear about 1 meter long crossing a municipal road in Tennō Oiwake-nishi. The bear was about 5 meters from a private house; multiple sightings were reported in the area and the Gojōme police station has urged residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of the 4th in Tennō, Katagami City, residents spotted a bear about 1 meter long crossing a municipal road. The animal came close to a house, and the Gojōme police station has warned residents after multiple sightings in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 07:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.814286, 140.037020

Sources