Location
Description
Around 16:30 on May 13, an adult bear was sighted near the Takamatsu Park rose garden in Ueda Kogamori, Morioka; it moved north toward Uedazutsumi. Police warned nearby schools and residents and patrolled the area by patrol car; no bear-related damage has been confirmed.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the afternoon of the 13th, an adult bear was seen near the Takamatsu Park rose garden in Ueda, Morioka, and moved north toward Uedazutsumi. Police have warned schools and residents and are patrolling the area; no damage has been reported.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 07:30 AM
Address
Morioka Atagoshita, Iwate
Coordinates
39.721236, 141.146305
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