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Date Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Date, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Date’s most recent report came on April 17, 2026, when a black bear was sighted in Hobara Town Mizuho; the report gave no exact time or damage details, so the encounter is only known as a sighting. Just a day earlier, on April 16, 2026 at about 12:30, a driver in Ishida, Ryozen Town saw a bear like animal climbing the mountainside beside the road.
The heaviest activity has centered in Hobara Town and Ryozen Town, with other reports also coming from Tsukidate Town and unspecified parts of Date City. Sightings peaked in November 2025 with 19 reports, then stayed active in February 2026 with 5 and March 2026 with 2, bringing the area’s total to 50 black bear sightings overall.
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保原町所沢と保原町柱田に集中してるのが気になるな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Date
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Date?
Date has recorded 50 bear incidents in total, with 2 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 Date?
The most recent bear sighting in Date was on April 16, 2026 in Date 保原町みずほ, Fukushima, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Date?
Recent bear sightings in Date have been concentrated in Date 保原町柱田 (7), Date 月舘町御代田 (5), Date 保原町金原田 (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Date?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 2 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Date?
Date 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.