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This 76 km route runs from Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center to Towada within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 23 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Towada Kirida, Aomori.
At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
[Aomori City report] While driving, observed one adult bear (longer than 1 m) on the left (north) just before the intersection with National Route 103. The bear proceeded to move away to the left (north).
Aomori, Aomori
Crossed the road near the signboard at Kasamatsu Pass and went into the grassy area.
Aomori, Aomori
One bear crossed the road near the Kasamatsutoge sign in Arakawa, Aomori City.
Aomori, Aomori
[Aomori City submission] Discovered footprints in a field that appear to be from a bear.
Aomori Toyama, Aomori
One bear was sighted in Kohbata, Aomori City, around 7:10 PM.
Aomori Kobata, Aomori
While driving, I saw it in my rearview mirror as I passed by. It crossed the road heading south.
Aomori Kobata, Aomori
Two bears sighted on the left side of the road from Iwakiyama Observation Deck to Goshizawa Memorial Park.
Aomori, Aomori
A bear about 1 m long crossed the road from west to east. Footprints on the road.
Aomori, Aomori
[Aomori City report] Found footprints in a field that appear to be from a bear.
Aomori Toyama, Aomori
[Aomori City report] Tracks believed to be from a bear were found in a field.
Aomori Toyama, Aomori
A bear over 1 m crossed the road, moving from the stream up toward the mountain.
Aomori, Aomori
I can't see it, but I can hear a bear crying/calling from the woods.
Towada Kirida, Aomori
Crossed the river heading north
Towada, Aomori
While driving, I witnessed a bear crossing the road.
Towada, Aomori
[Aomori City report] While driving, observed one adult bear (longer than 1 m) on the left (north) just before the intersection with National Route 103. The bear proceeded to move away to the left (north).
Aomori, Aomori
Crossed the road near the signboard at Kasamatsu Pass and went into the grassy area.
Aomori, Aomori
One bear crossed the road near the Kasamatsutoge sign in Arakawa, Aomori City.
Aomori, Aomori
I witnessed it crossing National Route 102.
Towada Sawada, Aomori
One bear cub was observed moving north.
Towada, Aomori
Moved north
Towada, Aomori
I saw one bear about one meter in body length crossing from north to south.
Towada, Aomori
A bear over 1 m crossed the road, moving from the stream up toward the mountain.
Aomori, Aomori
Crossed the road and went into the brush
Towada, Aomori
One Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) was captured on a sensor camera.
Towada, Aomori
A single Asiatic black bear (moon bear) was captured on a sensor camera.
Towada, Aomori
One bear was spotted moving in Sawada, Towada City.
Towada, Aomori
While driving on Mt. Takamori I spotted a large black object in a wide meadow. I got out to check and it moved, so I recognized it as a bear. A few minutes later, when I came back down, it was gone.
Towada, Aomori
Peak activity at 19:00 with 4 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 23 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Towada Kirida, Aomori.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 19:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 76 km route runs from Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center to Towada within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 23 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Towada Kirida, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
