News 2 Black Bears Shrine grounds in Rokugo (Yonemachi), Misato Town, Akita Prefecture, Akita Nov 17, 2025, 06:30 AM

Description

At around 06:30 on the 17th, two bears (about 1 meter and about 50 cm long) were sighted on the shrine grounds in Yonemachi, Rokugo, Misato Town, Akita Prefecture. A nearby house is about 20 meters away; police conducted patrol-car warnings around the site and urged residents to be cautious.

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Summary

On the morning of the 17th, two bears—about 1 meter and about 50 cm long—were spotted on the shrine grounds in Yonemachi, Rokugo, Misato Town. A house is about 20 meters away, and police have been patrolling by car and warning local residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 06:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.425114, 140.535204

Sources