Location
Description
Around 09:00 on May 16, 2026, the owner found about 60 kg of rice bran eaten in a warehouse in Kuchinai-cho, Kitakami City; the warehouse door was broken and droppings believed to be from a bear were left inside. Police believe a bear broke into the warehouse and are investigating, urging nearby residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Address
Kitakami Kuchinaicho, Iwate
Coordinates
39.292650, 141.212242
Related Areas
Nearby places of interest
Comments (0)
No comments yet.
Hiking in bear country
Safety picks and trail essentials, top-rated on Amazon and Rakuten.
