
News Black Bear Kuji, Iwate Apr 22, 2026, 12:50 AM
Location
Description
At around 9:50 AM on April 22, 2026, one bear was sighted near the former Misaki Junior High School athletic ground (Kyū Misaki Chū ground) in Ube-chō Dai-22-chiwari, Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
At 9:50 AM on the 22nd, one bear was sighted near the former Misaki Junior High School ground in Ube-chō Dai-22-chiwari, Kuji City, Iwate. Caution is advised when passing through or using the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Address
Kuji, Iwate
Coordinates
40.149103, 141.851569
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