Location
Description
A cub was sighted in Shimoda Ishibane, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, around 6:50 a.m. on June 9. No human or property damage was reported.
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
News
Date & Time
Monday, June 8, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Morioka Shimoda, Iwate
This news pin shows the reported area, not an exact point.
Coordinates
39.849596, 141.136514
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