News Black Bear Morioka Hirakashinden, Iwate May 1, 2026, 04:50 AM

Description

According to Morioka West Police, at around 13:50 on May 1, 2026, a passerby sighted one bear-like animal wandering near the municipal road east of Morioka Juvenile Prison at 15-1 Tsukigaoka 2-chome, Morioka City. The direction it went is unknown, and no human or property damage has been confirmed.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the afternoon of May 1, a passerby in Tsukigaoka, Morioka, spotted one bear-like animal east of Morioka Juvenile Prison. Police say its direction of departure is unknown and there have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 04:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.732530, 141.104861

Sources