Location
Description
At around 15:50 on April 9, 2026, a single adult bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Ritsunecho, Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture (near the Ritsune police post). The bear headed west toward the mountains; as of 17:00 no damage to people or buildings had been confirmed and the police have urged nearby residents to be cautious.
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, April 9, 2026 at 06:50 AM
Address
Ofunato Ikawacho, Iwate
Coordinates
39.099518, 141.708103
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