News Black Bear Sakuragari (Kodate), Aomori City, Aomori Nov 12, 2025

Description

On November 12, 2025, footprints believed to be from a bear and claw marks on a persimmon tree, along with persimmon damage, were found in a field in Sakuragari, Kodate, Aomori City and reported to authorities on November 14. The site is a field about 300 meters west of the Aomori Komakino Ruins Preservation Center; the city urges people to report sightings or tracks and not to leave food waste outdoors.

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Summary

On November 12 a field in Kodate, Aomori City showed bear footprints and claw marks on a persimmon tree, with fruit damage; the discovery was reported to the city on November 14. The city is asking residents to report sightings or tracks and to avoid leaving food waste outdoors to prevent attracting bears.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Address

Coordinates

40.737130, 140.721313

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