This 3.1 km route from Hachinohe to Hachinohe crosses Aomori. Over the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Hachinohe Myo, Aomori; the location sits about 0 m from the start of the route and 4.6 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 1 week ago at Hachinohe, Aomori, sitting about 1.1 km from the start and 261 m off the route line.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
An adult bear was sighted in Hachinohe (Myobunshi area, about 200 m north of Kanisawa Waterworks Park) on April 28, 2026 at around 18:40. On the previous day, April 27, 2026 at about 17:00, an adult bear was also reported near an agricultural road about 400 m south of the municipal final waste disposal site in Kushibiki Iri-sawa, Hachinohe.
Hachinohe Myo, Aomori
Around 17:00 on April 28, 2026, one Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) was sighted in Hachinohe City, Samecho Takamori (near the north side of Hachinohe Gakuin University); no damage or injuries were reported. The city has urged nearby residents and passersby to be cautious.
Hachinohe, Aomori
In Hachinohe's Okubo, a bear was filmed shortly after 1:00 PM putting its paws on a fence along the grounds of a school. Between about 10:30 AM on April 28 and before 8:00 AM on April 29 there were five sightings in the Kanahama and Okubo areas; the prefecture has issued an Asiatic black bear advisory and urged people not to approach.
Hachinohe Okubo, Aomori
On April 28 in Hachinohe City, four separate sightings of one bear each were reported. No human injuries or damages were confirmed, and the city has urged residents and passersby to be cautious.
Hachinohe Mihono, Aomori
In Hachinohe City, bear sightings in residential areas have increased; on April 28 a bear was seen leaning on a fence along the grounds of Hachinohe Daiichi Special Needs School. The city judged the situation dangerous, set new capture traps, is consulting with universities on countermeasures, and plans to conduct an emergency hunting drill later this month.
Hachinohe Okubo, Aomori
A single bear was sighted in Myodaikai, Hachinohe City on April 25, 2026 at around 16:40. Sightings were also reported near Hachinohe Institute of Technology Second High School.
Hachinohe Myo, Aomori
Around 16:30 on April 25, 2026, a security camera at a residence in Sōmaenishi 2-chome, Hashikami Town, captured a bear over one meter long running through the property. The bear headed toward the road and then entered the bushes; the area near the scene includes a junior high school, high school, and university.
Hashikami, Aomori
Peak activity at 16:00 with 2 incidents
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Over the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Hachinohe Myo, Aomori; the location sits about 0 m from the start of the route and 4.6 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 3.1 km route from Hachinohe to Hachinohe crosses Aomori. Over the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Hachinohe Myo, Aomori; the location sits about 0 m from the start of the route and 4.6 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 1 week ago at Hachinohe, Aomori, sitting about 1.1 km from the start and 261 m off the route line. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
