Official 2 Black Bears Akita Narayama-Jonanshinmachi, Akita Apr 22, 2026, 01:43 PM

Description

I was watching the meteor shower when I heard a rustling from the drainage ditch. A large black bear ran by, and what looked like a cub followed. I was startled and called out, and the bear turned and looked back at us. Then it ran off to the south. It appeared to have crossed the road, and it’s possible it’s hiding on someone’s property. Be cautious of your surroundings when going toward the rice fields.

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

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

Official

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 01:43 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.692570, 140.129038

Sources