
Location
Description
Around 04:30 on May 19, 2026, one bear was sighted in Shiramae No.2 Chiwari, Samurihama-cho, Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture (near Shiramae fishing port).
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the early morning of May 19, a single bear was reported near Shiramae No.2 Chiwari (near Shiramae fishing port) in Samurihama-cho, Kuji City. The sighting occurred around 04:30.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 07:30 PM
Address
Kuji, Iwate
Coordinates
40.253884, 141.819820
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