Location
Description
Around 15:50 on May 7, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted climbing a tree in Hirogai (Hirosaki) Ozawa, Kanisawa area. No damage has been reported, and the city is advising nearby residents and passersby to be cautious.
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
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 06:50 AM
Address
Hirosaki, Aomori
Coordinates
40.557486, 140.426220
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