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On May 15 between about 4:30 and 5:00 a.m., multiple sightings of an Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) were reported near the Aomori Prefectural Office in Aomori City. The city has warned residents via social media and is maintaining vigilance while considering emergency shooting operations.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the early hours of May 15, multiple bear sightings were reported near the Aomori Prefectural Office in central Aomori City. With houses and an elementary school nearby, the city has warned residents and is considering emergency shooting measures while maintaining heightened vigilance.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 07:30 PM
Address
Aomori Ono, Aomori
Coordinates
40.824282, 140.740143
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