News Black Bear Fukuoka Yawamashita, Ninohe City, Iwate Nov 7, 2025, 07:30 AM

Description

At an empty lot in Fukuoka Yawamashita, Ninohe City, a single adult bear about 1 meter long was sighted around 07:30 on November 7, 2025. No human injuries or property damage were reported.

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

Summary

On the morning of November 7 a bear was seen in an empty lot in Fukuoka Yawamashita, Ninohe City. The adult animal was about 1 meter long; although the area includes nearby hotels and restaurants, no injuries or damage were reported and police have urged caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 07:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.264070, 141.293683

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