News Black Bear Kita-Shirayamadai, Hachinohe, Aomori Mar 15, 2026, 07:00 AM

Description

Around 16:00 on March 15, 2026, one bear was sighted near the south-side walkway of Hakusandai Park in Kita-Shirayamadai, Hachinohe. No injuries or damage were reported, and the city is urging people to follow safety precautions if they encounter a bear.

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Summary

At around 4:00 p.m. on March 15, a single bear was spotted on the south-side walkway of Hakusandai Park in Kita-Shirayamadai, Hachinohe. There were no reported injuries, and the city is advising people on how to stay safe if they see a bear.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 07:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.486279, 141.461788

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