News Black Bear Towada Toyogaoka, Aomori Apr 13, 2026, 06:25 AM

Description

Around 15:25 on April 13, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted at Hachitosawa Aza Ienoshita, Towada City while someone was working in a field. No damage was reported, and the bear reportedly entered 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 seen in a field at Hachitosawa Aza Ienoshita in Towada City. There were no injuries or damage; the bear reportedly returned to a nearby forest and local authorities are urging residents and passersby to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 06:25 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.657820, 141.250339

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