News 2 Black Bears Harabetsu, Aomori City, Aomori Nov 26, 2025, 06:30 PM

Description

Before 18:30 on November 26, 2025, two bears believed to be a parent and cub were sighted on a road in Harabetsu, Aomori City. On the morning of the 27th the same two bears were reportedly seen near Harabetsu Elementary School, and bear footprints were found on school grounds; nearby schools implemented cautionary measures such as parent pick-up and home waiting, but classes were not affected.

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

Summary

In Harabetsu, Aomori City, two bears believed to be a parent and cub were sighted on the evening of the 26th and again near an elementary school on the morning of the 27th. Footprints were found on school grounds, prompting nearby schools to adopt safety measures such as parent pick-up and home waiting, but classes were not directly affected.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 06:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.822220, 140.747352

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