Location
Description
While driving on National Route 4 toward Towada, a bear appeared from the mountains on the uphill side of the opposing lane, then returned back into the mountains.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 08:15 AM
Address
Nanbu Kenyoshi, Aomori
Coordinates
40.450298, 141.333479
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