News 2 Black Bears Iwaizumi, Iwate, Iwate Nov 17, 2025, 06:00 AM

Description

Around 06:00 on November 17, 2025, an adult bear and a cub were seen in a persimmon tree on private residential grounds in Iwaizumi, Iwate, remaining in the tree while eating persimmons. The site is about 60 m west of the Tsuruha Drug Iwaizumi store and roughly 200 m from Iwaizumi Elementary School; no human or property injuries have been reported and police and municipal authorities are on alert.

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

Summary

Two bears, believed to be a parent and cub, climbed into a persimmon tree near homes in central Iwaizumi and remained there from the morning into the afternoon on the 17th. The area is close to a school and shops; no injuries have been reported and police and town officials are maintaining vigilance and setting traps where appropriate.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 06:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.858968, 141.788538

Sources