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Sawaguchi Yama

沢口山

163 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 1 week ago

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At around 19:55 on May 19, 2026, one adult bear was sighted near Hokunichi Saishaku Kogyo in Kurokawa, Morioka City. The bear ran south into the bushes; no injuries or damage were reported, and police patrolled the area and urged residents to be cautious.

Morioka Teshiromori, Iwate

1 week ago
Morioka Teshiromori, Iwate
Official

The place where a culled sika deer was buried has been dug up and the carcass taken. There are drag marks, bear footprints, and droppings in the surrounding area.

Morioka Teshiromori, Iwate

1 week ago
Morioka Higashimirumae, Iwate
News

At around 22:10 on the 16th, a caller driving in Higashimimae 4-chiwari 10-banchi area, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, spotted a bear under 1 meter long walking east along the road. The bear was reported to be about 50 meters ahead when observed.

Morioka Higashimirumae, Iwate

1 week ago
Morioka Higashimirumae, Iwate
Official

One bear was sighted on the opposite side across the Nedagawa (Nedagawa River).

Morioka Higashimirumae, Iwate

1 week ago
Morioka Sanbonyanagi, Iwate
Official

One adult was sighted. It was caught in a deer snare and escaped while permission to capture it was being sought, heading into the mountains.

Morioka Sanbonyanagi, Iwate

1 week ago
Official

One bear sighted near the garage of a residence.

Morioka Sanbonyanagi, Iwate

2 weeks ago
Morioka Higashianiwa, Iwate
Official

A single young bear was sighted near the parking lot reserved for staff of the Handmade Village.

Morioka Higashianiwa, Iwate

2 weeks ago
Morioka Higashianiwa, Iwate
News

At around 08:25 on May 10, a passerby reported seeing an adult bear swimming north to south across the Kitakami River near Higashi-An'niwa 2-chome in Morioka City. Police issued local warnings and no damage from the bear has been confirmed.

Morioka Higashianiwa, Iwate

2 weeks ago

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