Location
Description
Around 17:20 on April 27, 2026, a passerby sighted one adult bear near the north-side waterway of Takizawa Minami Junior High in Ukai, Takizawa City. According to the Morioka West Police Station, no damage was confirmed. There were also daytime sightings in the surrounding area.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the evening of April 27 in Ukai, Takizawa City, an adult bear was seen near the north side of Takizawa Minami Junior High. No injuries or damage were reported, and there were additional daytime sightings in the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 08:20 AM
Address
Takizawa 鵜飼滝向, Iwate
Coordinates
39.728618, 141.076525
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