Location
Description
Around 07:00 on the 3rd, a single bear cub estimated at 50–60 cm in length was sighted near the Shukugawara Bridge in Sabaishi, Owani Town. The bear soon left toward a nearby river; no damage to crops or facilities was confirmed, and the town office warned residents via disaster radio.
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, April 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Address
Owani Shukugawara, Aomori
Coordinates
40.525548, 140.554891
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