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This 27 km route runs from Sannohe to Ne Castle within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 38 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori.
This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.
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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
It crossed the road and ran off to the west.
Nanbu Taira, Aomori
Crossed the road.
Nanbu Taira, Aomori
One bear was sighted moving in Hirasomae, Nanbu Town.
Nanbu Taira, Aomori
One bear was seen moving downstream along a ravine near the sighting location. Its size was larger than a large dog.
Sannohe Izumiyama, Aomori
An animal believed to be a bear was seen moving in Izumiyama Sawanosawa, Sannohe Town.
Sannohe Kujimachi, Aomori
A cub about 60 centimeters long was on the Tomabechi-Uchinai prefectural road line; when a horn was sounded, it ran off to the east.
Nanbu Tomabechi, Aomori
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
A bear about 50 centimeters long walked off to the north.
Hachinohe Uwano, Aomori
There was a bear about 1 meter tall, but it left.
Hachinohe Uwano, Aomori
A witness driving a car saw a bear emerge onto National Route 4 from the west and then turn back. The bear was relatively small. Near the border between Nambu Town and Gonohe Town.
Nanbu, Aomori
One bear was sighted in Aino, Nambu Town.
Nanbu Ainai, Aomori
A witness driving a car saw a bear appear from the west onto National Route 4 and then turn back. It was rather small. Near the boundary between Nambu Town and Gonohe Town.
Nanbu, Aomori
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Hachinohe Nukazuka, Aomori
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Hachinohe Ishitearai, Aomori
Spotted a bear while driving from Hachinohe City toward Nambu Town
Nanbu Gomiwatari, Aomori
While driving, a bear crossed the road and ran off to the east.
Nanbu Okitaomote, Aomori
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Hachinohe Sakaushi, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Karawakidotarumi, Hachinohe, Aomori.
Hachinohe Matsugaoka, Aomori
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Hachinohe Kawaragi, Aomori
A bear crossed in front of the vehicle while I was driving and ran up the mountainside.
Nanbu Gomiwatari, Aomori
Crossed National Route 4 above Oasis, moving from west to east. One bear about 80 cm (high).
Gonohe 扇田, Aomori
Peak activity at 8:00 with 7 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 38 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 27 km route runs from Sannohe to Ne Castle within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 38 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori. This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.
