Location
Description
Observed damage to a persimmon tree in front of the vacant house next to the reporter’s residence, and bear tracks around the area.
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
Official
Date & Time
Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 09:30 PM
Address
Ōshū 衣川上野, Iwate
Coordinates
39.009754, 141.098272
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