News Black Bear Hachinohe Korekawa, Aomori Apr 27, 2026, 10:56 PM

Description

At around 07:56 on April 28, 2026, one Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) was sighted near the west side of Korekawa Central Park in Korekawa 1-chome, Hachinohe. No damage was reported, and the city has urged nearby residents and passersby to be cautious.

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Summary

Hachinohe City reported that one Asiatic black bear was sighted on the morning of April 28 near the west side of Korekawa Central Park. No damage was reported; the city warned local residents to be cautious, and a prefecture-wide bear sighting alert is in effect in Aomori.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:56 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.466783, 141.500001

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