News Black Bear Aomori Tsurugasaka, Aomori Apr 19, 2026, 08:40 AM

Description

At around 17:40 on April 19, 2026, in Tsurugasaka, Aomori City, a single bear about 1.5 meters long crossed the road from north to south and came into contact with a car. The city is urging people to report sightings or tracks and to avoid leaving garbage outdoors.

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

Summary

On the evening of April 19, in Tsurugasaka, Aomori City, a roughly 1.5-meter bear crossed the road and collided with a car. The city asks residents to report sightings and to avoid leaving food waste outside, which can attract bears.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 08:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.790838, 140.625362

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