Location
Description
At around 05:30 on May 8, a resident saw one adult bear crossing a prefectural road about 500 meters south of Nishine Daiichi Junior High School in Horikiri, Hachimantai City. Police have urged local residents to be cautious, and no bear-related damage has been reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of May 8 in Hachimantai, Iwate, a resident spotted a single adult bear crossing a prefectural road roughly 500 meters south of Nishine Daiichi Junior High School in Horikiri. Authorities say there were no reported damages and have warned nearby residents to stay alert.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 08:30 PM
Address
Hachimantai 上関, Iwate
Coordinates
39.958706, 141.099753
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