News 2 Black Bears Kawaragi, Hachinohe, Aomori Mar 7, 2026, 03:40 AM

Description

Around 12:40 PM on March 7, two bears were sighted near National Route 45 in Takamori, Kawaragi, Hachinohe. No damage was reported.

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

Summary

Two bears were seen during the daytime on March 7 near National Route 45 in Kawaragi, Hachinohe. The sighting occurred about 500 meters northwest of the Nishireien cemetery along the road, and no injuries or damage were reported. The city has issued guidance on how to behave if people encounter bears.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 03:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.532263, 141.471170

Sources