News Black Bear Sarusawa, Togoshinai, Hirosaki City, Aomori Dec 4, 2025, 07:10 AM

Description

At around 07:10 on December 4, 2025, a single bear approximately 150 cm long was sighted near Sarusawa, Togoshinai (near the Nagamae bus stop) in Hirosaki City; it crossed the road and headed toward Mount Iwaki. No injuries or damage were reported.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the morning of December 4 a bear about 150 cm long was seen near the Nagamae bus stop in Togoshinai, Hirosaki; it crossed the road and headed toward Mount Iwaki. The city urges anyone who spots a bear to report it to city hall or the police.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 07:10 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.755538, 140.331354

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