Location
Description
At around 03:30 on May 17, 2026, one bear was sighted near Tegake no Matsu green space at 2-19 Takamatsu, Morioka, Iwate. No human or property damage was reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the early hours of the 17th, a single bear was spotted near the Tegake no Matsu green space in Takamatsu, Morioka. No injuries or damage were reported, and local authorities issued safety advisories.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 06:30 PM
Address
Morioka, Iwate
Coordinates
39.724721, 141.131305
Sources
https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/tvi/category/society/tv514bd47bb8e1... https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/tvi/category/society/tvd95f349c2c9b... https://www.fnn.jp/articles/-/1045776 https://www.fnn.jp/articles/-/1045680 https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/37d811ed4993775c46791e5b4e... https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/tvi/category/society/tvc4482af82fd6...
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