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Fukushima Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Fukushima, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Fukushima’s most recent hard encounter came on April 26, when a man gathering wild plants in Sakuramoto was attacked by a black bear and injured, with another attack reported the same morning in Sakuramoto Aizawa. Just days earlier, on April 28 at about 3:25 p.m., a runner spotted a single bear on the Arakawa riverbank at Niida Nishi Shimokawara, and on April 27 around 6:30 p.m. a bear was seen on a road in Hiraiishi Uehara.
The busiest stretches have been around Fukushima City itself, especially Sakuramoto, Tsuchiyu Onsen, Niida Nishi Shimokawara, and the Mount Shinobu area, where people keep reporting bears near roads, riverbanks, and woodland edges. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 210 reports and November 2025 with 190, and this area has logged 1,031 black bear sightings overall.
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飯野町青木で同じ日に2件報告されてるから、やっぱり同じ個体なんだろうな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Fukushima
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Fukushima?
Fukushima has recorded 1,031 bear incidents in total, with 14 reported in the last 30 days and 8 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Fukushima?
The most recent bear sighting in Fukushima was on April 28, 2026 in Fukushima Yoshikura, Fukushima, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Fukushima?
Recent bear sightings in Fukushima have been concentrated in Fukushima Ozaso (11), Fukushima Zainiwasaka (7), Fukushima Moriaicho (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Fukushima?
Activity is elevated. 8 of the 14 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Fukushima?
Fukushima is home to Asian black bears, which weigh up to 120kg and inhabit the mountains of Honshu and Shikoku. They are generally shy but can be dangerous when surprised or protecting cubs. Carry bear bells while hiking.