Location
Description
Around 7:00 AM on January 30, 2026, one bear-like animal was sighted near Haba 18-chiwari in Morioka City. The city has urged local residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, January 30, 2026
Address
Haba 18-chiwari, Morioka City, Iwate
Coordinates
39.652594, 141.105223
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Comments (1)
Takeshi 4 months ago
Early morning sighting in a residential area of Morioka City, that's when people are heading out for the day.
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