News Black Bear Yabase Elementary School, Akita Nov 22, 2025, 02:00 PM

Description

A female bear (110 cm long, 65 kg) was captured on the afternoon of November 22 on the grounds of a vacant house in Yabase Onuma, Akita City (just north of Yabase Elementary School). Sightings had been reported since the 21st, security camera footage at a car dealership recorded the animal, and police and city officials imposed traffic restrictions and responded to the situation.

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Summary

In Akita City's Yabase area, bear sightings began on the 21st and on the afternoon of the 22nd a female bear (110 cm, 65 kg) was captured on the grounds of a vacant house just north of Yabase Elementary School. Security camera footage caught the animal on the evening of the 21st, and police and city officials have been responding with measures such as traffic restrictions.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 02:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.725933, 140.085543

Sources