News Black Bear Hanamaki Ishidoriyacho-Kochi, Iwate May 7, 2026, 09:15 AM
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On May 7 between 18:15 and 18:50, multiple people observed one adult bear wandering on the road in Kōchi, Ishidoriyacho, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. No damage from the bear has been confirmed, and police are warning 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
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 09:15 AM
Address
Hanamaki Ishidoriyacho-Kochi, Iwate
Coordinates
39.496963, 141.148971
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