News Black Bear Aomori Nozawa, Aomori May 7, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

Following a bear sighting at the Komakino archaeological site, the city suspended visits to the site from May 8. There is no set date for reopening and the closure may last through May, while the related facility "Jomon no Manabiya Komakino-kan" remains open as usual.

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

Summary

A bear sighting at the Komakino archaeological site prompted the city to suspend visits from May 8 for visitor safety. The reopening date is undecided and the closure may extend through May, while the nearby Jomon learning facility Komakino-kan remains open.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.737372, 140.727880

Sources