Location
Description
Around 16:00 on May 6, 2026, a man in his 60s at home spotted a bear about 1 meter long beside a waterway in Jinguji, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture. According to Daisen police, the nearest house was about 10 meters away; they are patrolling the area with patrol cars and warning residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Address
Daisen Jinguji, Akita
Coordinates
39.497558, 140.431556
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