News Black Bear Hachinohe Numadate, Aomori May 6, 2026, 04:30 AM

Description

A bear was sighted near Numadate Green Park in Numadate, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, prompting an emergency culling and temporary road restrictions. After a report from a facility user, the facility and municipal public-address vehicles issued warnings.

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Summary

On the afternoon of May 6, near shopping areas and Numadate Green Park in Hachinohe, a bear was sighted, leading to an emergency culling and temporary road closures. After a facility user's report, warnings were issued by the facility and municipal public-address vehicles, and residents were surprised that a bear appeared near residential and busy areas.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 04:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.530844, 141.500447

Sources