News Black Bear Near Morioka Municipal Hospital (Motomiya 5-chome, Morioka), Iwate Nov 19, 2025, 11:35 PM
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Description
At around 23:35 on November 19, 2025, an adult bear about 1 meter long was sighted near Morioka Municipal Hospital in Motomiya 5-chome, Morioka City, Iwate. A passerby was seen moving southward; there were no human or property damages.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of November 19, an adult bear about 1 meter long was spotted near Morioka Municipal Hospital in Motomiya, and a passerby was seen retreating south. Fortunately there were no human or property damages, and guidance on what to do if encountering a bear was issued.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Address
Near Morioka Municipal Hospital (Motomiya 5-chome, Morioka), Iwate
Coordinates
39.690252, 141.122034
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