News 2 Black Bears Naganawashiro, Hachinohe, Aomori Jan 19, 2026, 08:15 AM
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Description
Around 17:15 on January 19, two bear-like animals were sighted in a rice field near Kannon-do in Naganawashiro, Hachinohe. No damage or injuries were reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 08:15 AM
Address
Naganawashiro, Hachinohe, Aomori
Coordinates
40.515316, 141.461575
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Comments (1)
TW 4 months ago
Rice fields in Naganawashiro seem to be drawing them in lately.
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