News Black Bear Kamimachida, Hirasawa, Nikaho City, Akita Dec 7, 2025, 06:55 AM

Description

At around 06:55 on the 7th, a resident spotted a single bear approximately 1.5 meters long on a city road in Kamimachida, Hirasawa, Nikaho City. The sighting was about 70 meters from the certified childcare center 'Nikaho' and near large commercial facilities, and the police are urging residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 7th, a resident sighted a single bear about 1.5 meters long on a city road in Hirasawa, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture. Because the sighting was roughly 70 meters from the certified childcare center and close to large commercial facilities, the Nikaho Police Station has urged nearby residents to exercise caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 06:55 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.289413, 139.972125

Sources