News 2 Black Bears Noda Village, Iwate, Iwate Nov 6, 2025
Location
Description
Shortly after midnight on November 6, 2025, a large truck struck a roughly 1-meter-long bear near the exit of the Shimo-Yasaka Tunnel on the Sanriku Coastal Road in Noda Village, Iwate. The struck bear died, while two cubs believed to be its offspring remained at the scene; parts of the Sanriku Coastal Road remain closed. The village is consulting with the hunters' association on how to respond.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the early hours of November 6 in Noda Village, Iwate, a truck struck and killed a roughly 1-meter bear on the Sanriku Coastal Road. Two cubs believed to be its offspring remained at the scene, prompting road closures on sections of the highway while the village consults with the hunters' association on response measures.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Address
Noda Village, Iwate, Iwate
Coordinates
40.110239, 141.817773
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