Location
Description
A bear about 60 cm was sighted near Jōkō-ji 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
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Address
Morioka Kawasaki, Iwate
Coordinates
39.846942, 141.169925
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