Location
Description
Around 19:00 on May 14, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Gobommatsu Hirano, Namioka, Aomori City, crossing Prefectural Road No. 27 (Aomori-Namioka Line) from south to north. No damage was reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of May 14, a roughly 1‑meter bear was seen crossing Prefectural Road No. 27 in Gobommatsu Hirano, Namioka, Aomori City. No injuries or damage were reported, and the city has urged local residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Address
Aomori, Aomori
Coordinates
40.728665, 140.612142
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