News 3 Black Bears Hanamaki Kamisuwa, Iwate May 9, 2026, 09:30 AM

Description

At around 18:30 on the 9th, three bears were sighted walking in Kamisuwa, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. No human or property damage was reported.

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

Summary

On the evening of the 9th, three bears were spotted in Kamisuwa, Hanamaki. No injuries or property damage were reported, and prefectural authorities urged caution for people in the mountains and near residential areas.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 09:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.373940, 141.108794

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