News Black Bear Higashimatsuzono Elementary School, Iwate Nov 8, 2025, 05:20 AM

Description

At around 05:20 on November 8, 2025, an adult bear was sighted near the west entrance of Higashimatsuzono Elementary School in Higashimatsuzono 4-chome, Morioka. No damage to people or property was confirmed; the bear ran away toward the prefectural Matsuzono Kita Apartments.

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

Summary

On the morning of November 8, an adult bear was sighted near Higashimatsuzono Elementary School in Morioka. There were no injuries or property damage, the bear reportedly fled toward the prefectural Matsuzono Kita Apartments, and police are urging caution if encountered.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 05:20 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.755272, 141.167170

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