Location
Description
An adult Asiatic black bear (estimated body length about 1.10–1.20 m) was sighted crossing a residential road in Itadoru Aza Teranosawa, Kuroishi City at around 13:00. No damage was reported, and the city warned nearby residents and people working in fields to be cautious, advising not to turn your back and not to shout if encountering the bear.
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
News
Date & Time
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 04:00 AM
Address
Kuroishi 大字板留, Aomori
Coordinates
40.601112, 140.688203
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