News Black Bear Daisen Iida, Akita Apr 28, 2026, 11:00 PM

Description

On April 29, 2026 shortly after 08:00, a bear was filmed running near a baseball field in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture from inside a bus. Children remained on the bus and avoided the danger.

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

Summary

On the first day of Golden Week, April 29, a bear appeared at a baseball field in Daisen City; children who had just arrived remained on the bus and avoided harm. Sightings have also been reported on highways and breakwaters across the prefecture, raising local concern as bear encounters increase.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.453276, 140.475497

Sources