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MORIOKA — A series of bear sightings near a park famous for cherry blossom viewing in Shiwa, Iwate Prefecture, led the town to close the park from Wednesday. Although the cherry blossoms soon will be at their peak bloom, the town is considering continued restrictions for the safety of park visitors.
