Location
Description
On November 20, 2025, a sighting of an animal believed to be a bear was reported in Shimoioka, Morioka City. No reports of damage or injuries beyond the sighting have been confirmed.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Address
Shimoioka, Morioka City, Iwate
Coordinates
39.666723, 141.121330
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