Location
Description
Around 06:00 on May 13, a passerby spotted one bear eating what appeared to be nuts in woodland near Miyako Nishi Junior High School in Nishigaoka, Miyako City. No damage or injuries were reported, and the police have urged local 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
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 09:00 PM
Address
Miyako Chikanai, Iwate
Coordinates
39.640718, 141.912563
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