Location
Description
On May 5, 2026 at around 01:20, a bear about 1.5 meters long was sighted near a field in the Hakkō area of Kuroishi City. At around 04:20, another bear of unknown size was sighted near a different field in the same area a few hundred meters away.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the early hours of May 5, consecutive bear sightings were reported in the Hakkō area of Kuroishi City. Around 01:20 a roughly 1.5-meter individual was seen near a field, and around 04:20 a different bear was confirmed near another field.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 04:20 PM
Address
Kuroishi 八甲, Aomori
Coordinates
40.648681, 140.612468
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