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105 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 2 weeks ago

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Morioka, Iwate
Official

While working in an apple pre-cooling shed in an apple orchard, a bear was sighted. Outside the shed, apple boxes and the refrigerator drain pipe were damaged.

Morioka, Iwate

2 weeks ago
Morioka, Iwate
Official

An adult bear was sighted near the Tsunagi multipurpose sports ground. It moved toward the Goshoko (Gosho Lake) area.

Morioka, Iwate

2 weeks ago
Morioka Kuroishino 1-chome, Iwate
Official

A bear about 1 meter long was seen moving toward the rice fields to the south.

Morioka Kuroishino 1-chome, Iwate

1 month ago
Morioka Kuroishino 1-chome, Iwate
News

Around 16:00 on April 15, 2026, a schoolchild leaving school in Kuroishino 1-chome, Morioka City, spotted two bears (one large and one small) in the brush north of Midorigaoka Elementary School. Police searched the area but did not find the bears; one other sighting believed to be of the same animals was reported, and warnings and patrols are ongoing in the area.

Morioka Kuroishino 1-chome, Iwate

1 month ago
Morioka Kuroishino 1-chome, Iwate
Official

A single young bear was sighted near the staff-only parking lot of the Handmade Village.

Morioka Kuroishino 1-chome, Iwate

1 month ago
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
Official

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

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