News Black Bear Hoshizawa, Hachimantai (Iwate), Iwate Feb 6, 2026, 08:00 AM

Description

On the evening of February 6 a bear cub was found staying on a pile of sawdust inside a warehouse near a cowshed in Hoshizawa, Hachimantai, Iwate. The city set traps, and around 08:40 on February 7 the cub was caught in a trap; there were no injuries or property damage.

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

Summary

A bear cub was found occupying a warehouse near a cowshed in Hoshizawa, Hachimantai on the evening of Feb 6. The city set traps and the cub was captured the next morning with no injuries or property damage. Officials warned residents to remain alert, noting some bears may be active in winter.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 08:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.031343, 141.001146

Sources