Location
Description
A resident spotted one bear cub on a city road in Tatekonecho Sekiguchi, Ofunato City. The bear ran off toward bushes to the north.
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
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Ofunato Ikawacho, Iwate
This news pin shows the reported area, not an exact point.
Coordinates
39.100822, 141.706709
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