News 3 Black Bears Odate, Akita Apr 10, 2026, 01:00 AM

Description

At around 10:00 on April 10, 2026, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted in woodland along the Noumen Road Omouchi-Shirasawa Line in Kaminoborukidai, Omouchi, Odate City. On the same day, one bear was reported near Kawaguchi in Yurihonjo City, and a roughly 50 cm bear was seen in Nishinagano Noda, Kakunodate Town, Semboku City.

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Summary

On April 10, multiple bear sightings were reported across Akita Prefecture. A roughly one-meter bear was seen around 10:00 along the agricultural road in Kaminoborukidai, Omouchi, Odate City, and single bears were also reported in Kawaguchi (Yurihonjo) and Nishinagano Noda (Kakunodate, Semboku). Residents are urged to be cautious, as schools and welfare facilities are near the sighting areas.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 01:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.295720, 140.610667

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