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
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