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32 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 1 month ago

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Morioka Kamido 3-chome, Iwate
News

Around 22:30 on April 13, 2026, one bear cub appeared near Kamido 3-chome, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, and ran east toward the Kitakami River. There were no human or property damages.

Morioka Kamido 3-chome, Iwate

1 month ago
Morioka Kamido 3-chome, Iwate
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Footprints believed to be from a bear were observed.

Morioka Kamido 3-chome, Iwate

1 month ago
Morioka Mitake Special Support School, Iwate
News

At around 18:15 on the 10th, a person walking near the south side road of Morioka Mitake Special Support School in Anaguchi, Takizawa, spotted a bear cub walking on the road and reported it to the police. The Iwate Prefectural Police have urged caution.

Morioka Mitake Special Support School, Iwate

2 months ago
Official

Three bears (a mother with two cubs) headed toward the southern mountains.

Morioka Mitake 1-chome, Iwate

6 months ago
Official

Saw one adult bear at the lakeside of Goshoko Lake Regional Park's Wanpaku Playground. After being chased away with noise, it moved to the west side of the brush.

Morioka Mitake 1-chome, Iwate

6 months ago
Iwate Prefectural Sports Park (Mitake, Morioka), Iwate
News

Around 17:45 on November 16, 2025, visitors reported sighting two adult bears near the Japanese garden at the Iwate Prefectural Sports Park in Mitake, Morioka. No human injuries were confirmed, and the park office closed the entire park on November 17 for safety.

Iwate Prefectural Sports Park (Mitake, Morioka), Iwate

6 months ago
Morioka Mitake 1-chome, Iwate
Official

Saw one adult bear running north inside the East Green Hill residential area.

Morioka Mitake 1-chome, Iwate

6 months ago
Morioka Mitake 1-chome, Iwate
Official

Spotted two bears (a mother and cub) on the Shizukuishi River riverbed (near the north side of Takita Bridge). (Direction of travel unknown)

Morioka Mitake 1-chome, Iwate

6 months ago

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