News 2 Black Bears Morioka Kuroishino 1-chome, Iwate Apr 15, 2026, 07:00 AM

Description

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.

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Summary

At about 16:00 on the 15th, a pupil reported seeing two bears (one large, one small) north of Midorigaoka Elementary School in Kuroishino, Morioka. Police were unable to locate the animals; with another likely sighting reported, residents in the area have been warned to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 07:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.739543, 141.147925

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