News Black Bear Towada Toyogaoka, Aomori Apr 13, 2026, 06:30 AM

Description

At around 15:30 on April 13, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted at Hattozawa Ienoshita in Towada City while someone was working in a field. No injuries or damage were reported, and the bear went into a nearby forest.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of April 13, a roughly 1-meter bear was sighted at Hattozawa Ienoshita in Towada City while someone was working in a field. There were no injuries or damage, the bear moved into the forest, and the city has warned nearby residents and passersby to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 06:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.657820, 141.250339

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