News Black Bear Gojome 字七倉, Akita Apr 13, 2026, 05:25 AM

Description

At around 14:25 on April 13, 2026, a woman in her 70s sighted a bear about 1 meter long crossing a town road in Nanakura, Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture. The site is a residential area about 250 meters from the Gojome police station; multiple sightings have been reported and the police are using patrol cars to warn residents.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of the 13th, a bear about 1 meter long was seen by a woman in her 70s on a road in Nanakura, Gojome Town. The Gojome police reported multiple sightings in the area and are warning residents by patrol car.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 05:25 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.946702, 140.113086

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