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On the morning of May 14, 2026, an apparently adult bear was sighted on the grounds of Iwate University in Morioka. The university urged people to stay inside buildings and canceled all classes for the day.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Amid multiple bear sightings in Morioka, an apparently adult bear was seen on the grounds of Iwate University on the morning of the 14th. The university warned people to stay indoors and canceled all classes for the day.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Address
Morioka, Iwate
Coordinates
39.714508, 141.138563
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