Estimated number of bears living in Iwate Prefecture is estimated to be approximately 5,200, announced, strengthened efforts to capture them International 12/06/2026 livedoor ニュース 👁 26 ❤️ 👎 🔖 Save Share: ⚡ Quick Summary Read article 📖 Article source — 🇯🇵 Japanese 🗞️ 2 sources covered this story 🌍 Estimated number of bears in Iwate increased from 3,700 to 5,200, survey accuracy increased, no catch limit set 朝日新聞 🌍 Estimated 5,200 bears in Iwate, a significant increase from last time; approval of capture exceeding the limit 毎日新聞 📰 Related Articles 🌍 Sendai city suddenly admits that "providing bread was inappropriate" after expiration date tour 毎日新聞 🌍 Hundreds of Ground Self-Defense Force members participate in divine ceremony at military camp; expert ``violates separation of church and state'' 朝日新聞 🌍 PFAS detected in well water at distribution center 1200 times higher than guidelines in Chiba 毎日新聞 🌍 SpaceX is fully booked for several years ahead; Japan's goal is to get 50 planes a year, but chances are high 毎日新聞 🌍 Estimated number of bears in Iwate increased from 3,700 to 5,200, survey accuracy increased, no catch limit set 朝日新聞 🌍 Foreign Minister Motegi meets Thai Foreign Minister and agrees on cooperation in areas such as energy NHK ← Back