Location
Description
Around 18:00 on May 11, one Asiatic black bear (tsukinowaguma) was sighted beside a guardrail along Route 7 in Tsurugasaka, Aomori City. No damage was reported, and the city is urging nearby 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 evening of May 11 a single Asiatic black bear was seen beside a guardrail on Route 7 in Tsurugasaka, Aomori City. No injuries or damage were reported, but prefectural bear warnings are in effect and the city is advising residents and passersby to stay alert.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 09:00 AM
Address
Aomori Tsurugasaka, Aomori
Coordinates
40.790838, 140.625362
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