News 2 Black Bears Near Jonan Elementary School, Morioka, Iwate Nov 30, 2025, 03:20 AM

Description

At around 03:20 on November 30, 2025, two bears thought to be a parent and cub were sighted on the road near Jonan Elementary School in Morioka. No damage to people or property has been reported.

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

Summary

Multiple bear sightings were reported across Morioka in the early hours of November 30; near Jonan Elementary School at about 03:20 a parent and cub were seen. No damage or injuries have been reported in any of the sightings.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 03:20 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.583299, 141.253457

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