Location
Description
At around 4:50 AM on May 21, 2026, one bear was sighted near Motonami No.12 Chiwari, Samurahama-cho, Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture, and near the Motonami fishing port. The report was provided by the Daily Tohoku Shimbun.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A single bear was reported in the early morning of May 21 near Motonami No.12 Chiwari and the Motonami fishing port in Samurahama, Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture. Residents in the area should exercise caution.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 07:50 PM
Address
Kuji, Iwate
Coordinates
40.240965, 141.819119
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