News Black Bear Nishimatsuzono 1-chome, Morioka City, Iwate Mar 4, 2026, 12:10 AM

Description

At around 09:10 on the 4th, a resident in Nishimatsuzono 1-chome, Morioka City, spotted a bear cub climbing a tree on a private property's grounds. Bear tracks were found nearby and police are patrolling the area; no human or property damage has been confirmed.

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Summary

In the morning of the 4th in Nishimatsuzono 1-chome, Morioka City, a resident found a bear cub perched in a tree on private property. Tracks were seen nearby and police are patrolling the area; no injuries or property damage have been reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:10 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.750321, 141.156170

Sources