News Black Bear Nishi 15-bancho, Towada City, Aomori Mar 15, 2026, 10:30 PM

Description

At around 07:30 on March 16, 2026, one bear-like animal about 1 meter long was sighted in a green area along a residential district near Nishi 15-bancho, Towada City. No damage was reported, and the city has urged 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 morning of March 16 a roughly 1-meter bear was sighted near a residential green space in Nishi 15-bancho, Towada City; no injuries or damage were reported, but the city has warned residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.600279, 141.213270

Sources