News Black Bear Hachinohe Gakuin University Mihono Campus, Aomori Nov 6, 2025, 06:00 AM

Description

Around 06:00 on November 6, 2025, at Hachinohe Gakuin University Mihono Campus in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, a soccer team member and coach observed a single bear cub crossing a service path beside the campus ground. The university suspended all classes and cancelled club activities that day.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 6th, a soccer player and coach at Hachinohe Gakuin University's Mihono Campus spotted a single bear cub crossing a service path. The cub ran into nearby brush and no injuries were reported. The university declared a temporary closure of classes and suspended club activities; this was the first confirmed sighting on campus.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 06:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.485693, 141.590933

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