News 2 Black Bears Shiriuchi-cho, Hachinohe, Aomori Nov 17, 2025, 04:00 PM

Description

Around 16:00 on November 17, one adult bear and one cub were sighted near Maebuchi River riverside about 100 meters east of Shiriuchi Bridge in Shiriuchi-cho, Hachinohe; no damage or injuries were reported.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

Hachinohe City reported that around 16:00 on November 17 a parent bear and its cub were sighted on the riverside of the Mabechi River about 100 meters east of Shiriuchi Bridge. There were no injuries or damage, and the city urged people not to approach and to take precautions.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 04:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.515563, 141.429625

Sources