News Black Bear Miyako, Iwate Apr 21, 2026, 06:50 AM

Description

At about 15:50 on the 21st, staff and children at after-school care sighted one bear about 1 meter long near the pool of Shin-sato Elementary School in Miyako City, Kariya District 11. The bear subsequently entered the mountain behind the school; 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

In the afternoon of the 21st, staff and children at after-school care sighted a roughly 1-meter bear near the pool of Shin-sato Elementary School in Miyako City. The bear went into the mountain behind the school, and no injuries or damage were reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 06:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.645125, 141.753656

Sources