News Black Bear Hashikami, Aomori Apr 25, 2026, 07:30 AM

Description

Around 16:30 on April 25, 2026, a security camera at a residence in Sōmaenishi 2-chome, Hashikami Town, captured a bear over one meter long running through the property. The bear headed toward the road and then entered the bushes; the area near the scene includes a junior high school, high school, and university.

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Summary

On the afternoon of April 25, a security camera in Sōmaenishi 2-chome, Hashikami Town, recorded a bear running through a residential property. The more-than-one-meter animal moved toward the road and into nearby bushes, heightening concern in this school-adjacent area as prefectural sightings have risen and residents are urged to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 07:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.476528, 141.571654

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