News 2 Black Bears Akita Arayakuritamachi, Akita Apr 13, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

There were multiple bear sightings in the residential area of Araya Kuritadacho, Akita City, and a nearby special support school moved classes indoors.

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

Summary

There were repeated bear sightings in the residential area of Araya Kuritadacho in Akita City, prompting a nearby special support school to move classes indoors for student safety. Local vigilance remains high.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.689295, 140.080662

Sources