Location
Description
Near the site of the former Kuroishi Kindergarten, a pair of footprints believed to be from an Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) was confirmed. The footprints measure about 15 cm long and 10 cm wide, and from the orientation of the toes and claws it is thought the bear headed north.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 01:00 AM
Address
Kuroishi 美原町, Aomori
Coordinates
40.648061, 140.605987
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