1. Two bears are currently residing in a persimmon tree in a residential area of Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
2. Authorities are unable to use hunting rifles due to the risk of damaging homes and are instead managing traffic and considering alternative methods to handle the situation.
3. The bears' location is near an elementary school, and parents have been asked to accompany their children to and from school as a precaution.
2. Authorities are unable to use hunting rifles due to the risk of damaging homes and are instead managing traffic and considering alternative methods to handle the situation.
3. The bears' location is near an elementary school, and parents have been asked to accompany their children to and from school as a precaution.
Similar Readings (5 items)
Conversation: Two bears spotted in persimmon tree in residential area in northeastern Japan
summary of Three bears raid fish farm in northern Japan
Conversation: Two people attacked by bears in northeastern Japan
Summary: Man walking dog in Iwate Pref. attacked by bear
Summary: Bear attacks and sighting reported across northeastern Japan
Summary
Two bears inhabiting a persimmon tree in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, pose a challenge for authorities due to the residential setting. Traffic management and non-damaging alternative solutions are under consideration due to the risk of property damage from hunting rifles. The bear location is near an
Statistics
71
Words1
Read CountDetails
ID: dc4d75c4-4101-41d8-b042-4e8004d1981f
Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251117_09/#summary
Date: Nov. 17, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-17
Created: 2025/11/18 05:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:57
Last Read: 2025/11/18 07:46