News Black Bear Sambongi, Towada City, Aomori Nov 12, 2025, 03:40 PM

Description

At around 15:40 on November 12, 2025, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted in a field near Nishikanasaki, Sambongi, Towada City. There were no reported damages; the city warned 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 afternoon of November 12, a roughly 1-meter-long bear was spotted in a field in Sambongi, Towada City. The nearby Nish i Elementary School was noted, and the city has urged residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 03:40 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.631937, 141.204224

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