News 2 Black Bears Towada Horanai, Aomori Apr 16, 2026, 01:30 AM

Description

On April 16, 2026 at around 10:30 a.m., a bear about 1 meter long was seen in Yamasaki, Horochi, Towada City, and at around 11:25 a.m. another approximately 1-meter bear was sighted near Umanarashi-ba Kamimachi in Towada City. No damage was reported in either case, and the city has urged nearby residents and passersby to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the morning of April 16 in Towada City, two separate sightings were reported of bears about 1 meter long. No injuries or damage were reported, and the city has warned local residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 01:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.661071, 141.206082

Sources