News Black Bear Hachinohe, Aomori Apr 28, 2026, 08:00 AM

Description

Around 17:00 on April 28, 2026, one Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) was sighted in Hachinohe City, Samecho Takamori (near the north side of Hachinohe Gakuin University); no damage or injuries were reported. The city has urged nearby residents and passersby to be cautious.

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

Summary

On April 28 at around 5 p.m., one Asiatic black bear was sighted near the north side of Hachinohe Gakuin University in Samecho, Hachinohe. No injuries or damage were reported, and the city has warned local residents and passersby to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 08:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.501683, 141.592445

Sources