Location
Description
At around 7:10 a.m. on April 18, 2026, a bear about 1.5 meters long was sighted on the riverbank at Kamizaike, Maego, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture by a woman in her 40s who was driving. According to the Yokote Police, the nearest house is about 20 meters away, and the police have warned 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
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Address
Yokote Uwazaike, Akita
Coordinates
39.305616, 140.578226
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