Location
Description
At around 13:40 on May 21, 2026, one Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) of unknown body length was sighted at Samidare-no-Nagare on the Oirase Gorge in Okuse, Towada City. No human injuries have been reported. A prefectural warning for Asiatic black bear appearances has been issued across Aomori Prefecture.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the afternoon of the 21st, a single Asiatic black bear was sighted at Samidare-no-Nagare in the Oirase Gorge, Towada City. No damage has been reported, and the prefecture has issued a warning urging caution across the region.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 04:40 AM
Address
Towada, Aomori
Coordinates
40.543538, 140.974825
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