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.
Summary
On the morning of May 13 at about 06:00, a passerby in Nishigaoka, Miyako City, spotted a single bear eating what looked like nuts in woodland near Miyako Nishi Junior High School. No harm was reported, and the Miyako Police are warning nearby residents to stay alert.
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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