News 2 Black Bears Morioka Kawasaki, Iwate Apr 18, 2026, 12:55 AM
Location
Description
At around 09:55 on April 18, 2026, an adult bear was sighted in Shimoda (下田字下田), Morioka City. At about 10:05 the same day, an adult bear was sighted in Oidebukuro (生出袋), Shimoda, Morioka City.
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Summary
On the morning of the 18th, adult bears were sighted in succession in Shimoda, Morioka City. One bear was seen at 09:55 in Shimoda (下田字下田) and another at 10:05 in Oidebukuro (生出袋).
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Address
Morioka Kawasaki, Iwate
Coordinates
39.849108, 141.160978
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