Bear sighting in Iwate Pref.

Bear sighting in Iwate Pref.

A white-chested bear climbs a persimmon tree near a house in Iwaizumi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2025, amid frequent bear sightings in Japan.

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  • 2025/12/18 00:00:00
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