News Black Bear Morioka Otobe, Iwate Apr 21, 2026, 08:45 AM

Description

According to the Morioka East Police Station, at around 17:45 on the 21st a single adult bear was sighted in Otsube, Morioka City. The scene was a grassy area about 350 meters east of the Otsube Post Office; nearby are the Otsube Children's Center and Tonan Higashi Elementary School.

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

Summary

On the evening of the 21st, a single adult bear was sighted in Otsube, Morioka City near a grassy area east of the Otsube Post Office. A children's center and an elementary school are nearby, and residents have been urged to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 08:45 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.615372, 141.193672

Sources