News Black Bear Ofunato Ikawacho, Iwate Apr 9, 2026, 06:50 AM

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.

Summary

In the afternoon in Ritsunecho, Ofunato, an adult bear about 1 meter long was sighted and fled toward the mountains. No injuries or damage were reported, and police are warning local residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 06:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.099518, 141.708103

Sources