News Black Bear Nakayama, Ichinohe Town, Iwate Mar 1, 2026, 07:40 AM

Description

At around 16:40 on March 1, 2026, a staff member at the Nakayama welfare facility in Ichinohe Town sighted one bear cub. The bear fled into the forest north of the facility, and no human or property damage was reported.

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Summary

On the afternoon of March 1, a staff member at the Nakayama welfare facility in Ichinohe Town spotted a single bear cub. The animal ran into the forest north of the site, and no injuries or damage were reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 07:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.075171, 141.251134

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