News Black Bear Sannai, Aomori City, Aomori Nov 10, 2025, 04:02 PM

Description

At around 16:02 on November 10, 2025, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted in a field approximately 500 meters northeast of the Prefectural Mental Health and Welfare Center in Sannai, Aomori City. No injuries or property damage were reported.

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

Summary

Bear sightings have been occurring in residential areas of Aomori City. On the afternoon of November 10, a roughly one-meter-long bear was seen in a field in Sannai; no damage or injuries were reported. The city urges residents to report sightings or tracks and to avoid leaving food waste outdoors. Training and courses are being held locally to secure and train hunters responsible for capture and removal.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 04:02 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.820766, 140.708789

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