News Black Bear Gankiyama Shrine (Jumenzawa, Hirosaki), Aomori Nov 18, 2025, 11:40 AM

Description

At about 11:40 a.m. on November 18, 2025, a single bear approximately 80 cm long was sighted near Gankiyama Shrine in Jumenzawa, Hirosaki. No damage or injuries were reported.

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

Summary

On November 18 a single bear about 80 cm long was sighted near Gankiyama Shrine in Jumenzawa, Hirosaki. There were no injuries or damage, and the city is urging people to report any new sightings to the city office or the police.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.730246, 140.333950

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