Location
Description
A bear about 60 cm was sighted near Jokoji Temple. It ran off into the mountains.
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
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Address
Morioka Kado, Iwate
Coordinates
39.677956, 141.189084
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