News Black Bear Yabase Sports Park, Akita Nov 14, 2025, 06:30 AM
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Description
At Yabase Sports Park (near Soyu Stadium) in Akita City on November 14, 2025 at around 06:30, a man in his 50s walking his dog spotted a single bear about 1 meter long. The bear left heading north.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 14th, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted near Yabase Sports Park in Akita City. The sighting was close to Soyu Stadium, prompting the J2 club and local authorities to coordinate on safety measures for upcoming matches; nearby facilities, including the courthouse, have issued guidance to visitors. Residents expressed concern about losing places to walk.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 06:30 AM
Address
Yabase Sports Park, Akita
Coordinates
39.720146, 140.097114
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