Location
Description
A body was found in a mountain forest in Nishiwaga Town, Iwate Prefecture, and it has been reported that the person may have been attacked by a bear.
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
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Nishiwaga Kawashiri, Iwate
Coordinates
39.317689, 140.778656
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