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This 69 km route runs from Ogami Shrine to Towada, passing through Aomori and Akita. In the past 30 days, 33 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 16 of them. The latest sighting was reported 11 hours ago near Nanbu Torato, Aomori.
This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.
While driving on National Route 4 from Gonohe Town toward Nanbu Town, I observed one bear running from the west to the eastern mountainside.
Nanbu Torato, Aomori
Report received from a citizen (originating in Hachinohe City)
Hachinohe Ishitearai, Aomori
Around 09:30 on 2026-08-04, a bear was sighted moving in Tomabechi Tonomura, Nanbu Town, Aomori Prefecture.
Nanbu Takahashi, Aomori
A bear was running in front of the house. It tried to cross the railway tracks but fell into a drainage channel and ran off.
Nanbu Takahashi, Aomori
Observed one black animal believed to be a bear.
Hachinohe Toyosakimachi, Aomori
One bear was sighted near the former Fukuchi Elementary School in Tomabechi Yamamichi, Nambu Town.
Nanbu Takahashi, Aomori
On 2026-08-04 in Toyosaki-cho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted.
Hachinohe Toyosakimachi, Aomori
(No information)
Gonohe 手倉橋, Aomori
Sighted while driving on a farm road. Returned to the mountain. Reported by a resident. [Issued by Hachinohe City]
Hachinohe Korekawa, Aomori
adult bear (parent bear)
Shingo Saigoshi, Aomori
Observed while driving on the road. It ran down a slope, did not enter the road, and then returned to the mountain. Reported by a citizen [from Hachinohe City]
Hachinohe Tokaichi, Aomori
Crossed the road and went into the mountains.
Gonohe 倉石中市, Aomori
One bear was sighted behind the building
Hachinohe Nukazuka, Aomori
Around 5:00 PM on August 3, a bear was seen moving in Tekurabashi, Gonohe Town, Aomori Prefecture.
Gonohe 手倉橋, Aomori
(No information)
Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Shiriuchi-cho Nakado, Hachinohe City, Aomori, around 17:45 on August 1.
Hachinohe, Aomori
While driving on National Route 4 toward Towada, a bear appeared from the mountains on the uphill side of the opposing lane, then returned back into the mountains.
Nanbu Kenyoshi, Aomori
crossed the road
Gonohe 上市川, Aomori
[Post] Between 18:00 and 19:30, while livestreaming, I counted bears on both sides of the prefectural road and there were 13. They included solitary individuals and parent-and-young groups, among others.
Kazuno, Akita
No information available
Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori
On 2026-07-21, one bear was sighted in Shirogane-cho Ushinainadamichi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture.
Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori
(No information)
Gonohe 上市川, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Kamishichikawa, Gonohe Town, Aomori on 2026-07-19 in the late afternoon.
Gonohe 上市川, Aomori
While driving an agricultural vehicle, I spotted a bear about 1 m in body length roughly 10 m to the northwest. Immediately after, I saw from inside the vehicle the bear placing its paws on the rear of the agricultural vehicle. The bear then left heading into the brush to the northwest.
Kazuno, Akita
While driving a farm vehicle, the driver sighted one bear about 1 m in body length approximately 10 m to the northwest. Immediately afterward, from inside the vehicle they observed the bear place its paw on the rear of the farm vehicle. The bear then left on foot into the underbrush to the northwest.
Kazuno, Akita
bear cub
Shingo, Aomori
Spotted a bear near the Hachiman shrine. Body length unknown.
Gonohe 浅水, Aomori
(No information)
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori
Sighting report of one bear cub [Source] Hachinohe City Crisis Management Division
Hachinohe Nejo, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Nejō, Hachinohe City.
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori
Report from a citizen [Issued by Hachinohe City]
Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori
A bear was sighted moving in Kembiyoshi Tsutsuminoue, Nanbu Town.
Nanbu Kenyoshi, Aomori
While driving, witnessed a bear running westward from beneath the guardrail.
Nanbu Torato, Aomori
Peak activity at 8:00 with 5 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 33 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 16 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 11 hours ago near Nanbu Torato, Aomori.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 69 km route runs from Ogami Shrine to Towada, passing through Aomori and Akita. In the past 30 days, 33 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 16 of them. The latest sighting was reported 11 hours ago near Nanbu Torato, Aomori. This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.
