News 2 Black Bears Matsuo Junior High School (Hachimantai), Iwate Nov 6, 2025, 06:25 AM
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Description
Around 06:25 on November 6, 2025, two bears believed to be a mother and cub entered an old cowshed on the grounds of a private home in Matsuo-Yoriki, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, and ate stored rice hulls. No one was injured; police responded but the bears were not seen.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 06:25 AM
Address
Matsuo Junior High School (Hachimantai), Iwate
Coordinates
39.941617, 141.053208
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