Location
Description
At around 18:27 on November 20, a visitor spotted an approximately 1-meter adult bear at the entrance of a private residence in Shinmachi, Tono City, and reported it. There were no human or property damages; the city and police are conducting public alerts and patrols in 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
News
Date & Time
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 06:27 PM
Address
Shinmachi, Tono City, Iwate
Coordinates
39.329813, 141.524937
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