News 2 Black Bears Entrance of Iwatesan Service Area (southbound Tohoku Expressway), Hachimantai City, Iwate Nov 13, 2025, 12:00 PM

Description

Following multiple bear sightings, the entrance to the Iwatesan Service Area on the southbound Tohoku Expressway in Hachimantai City was closed. The report describes the situation around noon on November 13.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

Around noon on November 13, multiple bears were sighted at the entrance to the Iwatesan Service Area on the southbound Tohoku Expressway in Hachimantai City, prompting closure of the entrance. Safety checks and heightened vigilance are ongoing in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.913871, 141.046361

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