Location
Description
On May 13, 2026, between 06:55 and 07:50, four bears were sighted in Aomori City's Namioka area. Sightings occurred near the Michi-no-Eki Namioka Apple Hill (on a national road), a road in Namioaka Sugisawa Kamifukuda, behind The Big Namioka store, and a path beside a residential garden in Inoue; several bears were about 1 meter long and no damage was reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of May 13, multiple bear sightings were reported in Aomori City's Namioka area, with four animals seen near Michi-no-Eki Namioka Apple Hill and in residential paths. No damage was reported, and the city has urged residents and passersby to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
4
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 09:55 PM
Address
Aomori, Aomori
Coordinates
40.717661, 140.579487
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