News Black Bear Nishine First Municipal Junior High School, Iwate Nov 5, 2025, 03:46 PM

Description

At around 15:46 on November 5, one bear climbing a tree was sighted in Horikiri, Hachimantai City, about 200 meters north of Nishine First Municipal Junior High School. According to police, no damage or injuries have been confirmed.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of November 5, a single bear was observed climbing a tree about 200 meters north of Nishine First Municipal Junior High School in Hachimantai. Police say no damage was reported and have urged nearby residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 03:46 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.958706, 141.099753

Sources