Location
Description
Around 15:50 on May 8, a passerby sighted one adult bear in a grassy area near a house in Kami-yama, Koma, Morioka City. No damage from the bear has been confirmed, and the Morioka East Police Station has urged nearby residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the afternoon of May 8, one adult bear was sighted in a grassy area near a house in Kami-yama, Koma, Morioka City. No injuries or damage were reported, and police have warned local residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 06:50 AM
Address
Morioka Koma, Iwate
Coordinates
39.874729, 141.178780
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