News 2 Black Bears Yahaba Kita Junior High School, Iwate Nov 7, 2025, 06:45 PM

Description

At around 18:45 on November 7, 2025, two bears (an adult and a cub, believed to be a parent and child) were sighted near Akabayashi, Yahaba—approximately 600 meters northeast of Yahaba Kita Junior High School. No property or personal injuries were confirmed, and the bears had already moved away to the south.

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

Summary

On the evening of November 7 in Yahaba, Iwate Prefecture, two bears believed to be a mother and cub were spotted about 600 meters northeast of Yahaba Kita Junior High School. No injuries or damage were reported, and the bears moved away to the south.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 06:45 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.626024, 141.143383

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