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Description
On the morning of May 14, an adult bear about 1 meter long was sighted at Iwate University Ueda Campus in Ueda, Morioka, and the university canceled classes through May 15. Police are patrolling the area and said they will take action to cull the bear if its location is confirmed.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
An adult bear was repeatedly sighted on the morning of May 14 at Iwate University's Ueda Campus, prompting the university to cancel classes through May 15 for student safety. Police are on alert and plan to take measures, including culling, if the bear's location is confirmed.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 08:30 PM
Address
Morioka, Iwate
Coordinates
39.714508, 141.138563
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