Location
Description
A single bear was reported sighted near Shiramai Fishing Port and Shiramai Daini-Chiwari, Samurahamacho, Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture at around 05:00 on May 18.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
At around 05:00 on May 18, a single bear was sighted near Shiramai Fishing Port in Shiramai Daini-Chiwari, Samurahamacho, Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture. The local newspaper reported the sighting.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 08:00 PM
Address
Kuji, Iwate
Coordinates
40.253884, 141.819820
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