News Black Bear Iwate Numakunai, Iwate Apr 15, 2026, 10:15 PM

Description

Around 07:15 on April 16, 2026, a local resident in Numakunai, Iwate Town, spotted one adult bear. No human or property damage was confirmed, and the police have urged nearby residents to be cautious.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

A resident spotted an adult bear on the road in Numakunai, Iwate Town. Although Numakunai Elementary School and Shiroyama Nursery are nearby, no injuries or property damage were reported, and police are advising local residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:15 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.975102, 141.232463

Sources