News 3 Black Bears Nishimeya Village Office, Aomori Nov 4, 2025, 10:00 AM

Description

Around 10:00 on 2025-11-04, a cub entered the main entrance of the Nishimeya Village Office in Aomori Prefecture. Elsewhere in Aomori, a box trap set for crop damage caught three bears (a mother and cubs) simultaneously, and local hunters handled the capture.

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

Summary

In Aomori Prefecture, bear sightings and captures have occurred repeatedly in both urban and agricultural areas. On the morning of the 4th, a cub entered the Nishimeya Village Office, and a box trap elsewhere in the prefecture unusually caught a mother and two cubs together. With damage continuing in multiple locations, the Self-Defense Forces are expected to begin support activities nearby.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.576707, 140.296259

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