Location
Description
One large animal believed to be a bear about the size of a large dog was sighted.
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
Official
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Address
Morioka Shibutami, Iwate
Coordinates
39.843317, 141.172674
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