News Black Bear Near Kuji Junior High School, Iwate Jan 10, 2026, 08:20 PM

Description

Around 20:20 on the 10th, a passerby reported to Kuji Police that a bear cub ran up from the riverbed near Kuji Junior High School in Sakaemachi, Kuji. The cub headed toward the residential area to the north; the police kept watch and no damage was confirmed.

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

Summary

On the evening of the 10th, a passerby reported seeing a bear cub run up from the riverbed near Kuji Junior High School in Sakaemachi, Kuji. The cub moved toward a residential area to the north; police monitored the area and no damage occurred.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 08:20 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.195492, 141.758910

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