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This 44 km route runs from Kuji to Ogami Shrine, passing through Iwate and Aomori. In the past 30 days, 31 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori.
This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.
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Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Nejō, Hachinohe City.
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori
Report from a citizen [Issued by Hachinohe City]
Hachinohe Niida, Aomori
One bear was sighted on Machi-do Terashita Line in Taneichi 56th district, Hirono Town.
Hirono, Iwate
Around 9:00 on June 26 in Kawaragi, Hachinohe City, one adult male bear about 140 cm long was culled in an emergency rifle cull.
Hachinohe Kawaragi, Aomori
Witnessed one bear entering through the east gate of the Tokyo Ironworks Industrial Park.
Hachinohe Kawaragi, Aomori
Report from a citizen [Issued by Hachinohe City]
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori
A bear about 1 meter in body length was seen climbing over a fence and entering the Tokyo Steel Industrial Park.
Hachinohe Kawaragi, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Karawagi, Hachinohe City, Aomori, and was seen moving.
Hachinohe Kawaragi, Aomori
Around 05:00 on 2026-06-26, a bear was sighted in Nejō, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture.
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori
Witnessed one bear about 1 meter in body length running off toward the sea.
Hachinohe Nagane, Aomori
A single bear about 60 cm in body length ran away from Babagashira intersection toward Nejō Bridge.
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Korekawa Sanzogari, Hachinohe City, around 15:50.
Hachinohe Nukazuka, Aomori
An adult bear about 150 cm tall departed heading south.
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori
At around 15:30 on 2026-06-25, one bear was sighted in Nejō, Hachinohe City.
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori
Around 11:00 PM on 2026-06-25, a bear was spotted moving in Urushi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture.
Hachinohe Nagane, Aomori
One bear was sighted moving in Nejō 7-chome, Hachinohe City.
Hachinohe Sawasato, Aomori
Report from a citizen [Sent from Hachinohe City]
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori
Body length about 1.5 m. Moving west.
Hachinohe Sakaushi, Aomori
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Hachinohe Nukazuka, Aomori
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Hachinohe Ishitearai, Aomori
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Hachinohe Samemachi, Aomori
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Hachinohe Kanehama, Aomori
Fell from a tree. Entered the east thicket.
Hashikami Kaneyamasawa, Aomori
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Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori
Around 14:55 on 2026-06-16, a bear was sighted at Shiroganecho Hamagake in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture.
Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori
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Hachinohe Niida, Aomori
Two bears were sighted in Niida, Hachinohe City.
Hachinohe Niida, Aomori
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Hachinohe Sakaushi, Aomori
One cub. It ran northeast along the road.
Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori
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Hachinohe Kawaragi, Aomori
Peak activity at 15:00 with 4 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 31 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 15:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 44 km route runs from Kuji to Ogami Shrine, passing through Iwate and Aomori. In the past 30 days, 31 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori. This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.
