Location
Description
Shortly after 19:00 on May 14, bears were repeatedly sighted at locations including a convenience store parking lot in Satomi and residential streets in Nami-date Maeda in Aomori City. No damage was reported; city staff and police were patrolling the area as of 23:00, and officials warned residents and passersby to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of May 14, bears were repeatedly sighted in Aomori City residential areas and a convenience store parking lot, though no injuries or damage were reported. City and police patrols continued and authorities urged caution, including measures to protect children.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Address
Aomori Namidate, Aomori
Coordinates
40.817932, 140.712027
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