Location
Description
On 2026-05-15 a single bear entered a commercial complex building in central Aomori City and remained inside. Police and hunters responded, and the bear was culled inside the building shortly after 18:00.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On May 15 a bear entered a mixed-use commercial building (with hotels and shops) in central Aomori, causing a temporary commotion as some people were unable to leave. Police and hunters cordoned off the area, and the bear was culled inside the building shortly after 18:00. Multiple sightings across the city that day led Aomori City to raise its alert level to the highest (level 3) and set up a response headquarters.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 09:00 AM
Address
Aomori Nishitaki, Aomori
Coordinates
40.826853, 140.734827
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