Location
Description
At around 10:10 on April 25, 2026, a passerby reported seeing a single bear about 1 m long cross the road near the famous lone cherry tree at Koiwai Farm in Shizukuishi Town. The bear headed south and there were no injuries or property damage; police have issued a safety advisory.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of April 25, a single bear about 1 m long was seen crossing a road near the lone cherry tree at Koiwai Farm in Shizukuishi Town. The bear moved off to the south with no injuries or damage reported, and police are warning visitors to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 01:10 AM
Address
Shizukuishi 丸谷地, Iwate
Coordinates
39.754989, 141.005147
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