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On the morning of May 14, 2026, one adult bear was sighted on the campus of Iwate University in Morioka, near the gymnasium. The university canceled all classes for the day and urged people to remain inside buildings.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 14th, an adult bear was spotted near the gymnasium at Iwate University in Morioka. The university canceled all classes for the day and warned students and staff to stay inside buildings.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Address
Morioka, Iwate
Coordinates
39.717742, 141.134814
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