News Black Bear Monzen 1st Chiwari, Kuji City, Iwate Nov 23, 2025, 06:30 AM

Description

At 06:30 on the 23rd, police reported that what appears to be a bear cub appeared on a municipal road in Monzen 1st Chiwari, Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture, and moved westward through a residential area. Police are patrolling the vicinity and urging caution.

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

Summary

Around 06:30 on the 23rd, a bear cub was seen on a municipal road in Monzen 1st Chiwari, Kuji City, moving west through a residential area. Police are patrolling the area and warning residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 06:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.205178, 141.764136

Sources