News 2 Black Bears Morioka Castle Site Park, Iwate Dec 2, 2025, 07:30 AM
Location
Description
Around 07:30 on December 2, 2025, a passerby reported two bear-like animals walking from near the Morioka History and Culture Museum toward Morioka Castle Site Park. Police and city officials temporarily restricted park access and patrolled the area; no injuries or property damage were reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 07:30 AM
Address
Morioka Castle Site Park, Iwate
Coordinates
39.700603, 141.151338
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