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Katsurao Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Katsurao, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Futaba Katsurao Village has seen 7 black bear sightings in the records, with two recent reports on 2025-11-20 near Katsurao and Katsurao Ochiai. The latest incident on November twentieth involved a small bear about 50 cm long seen in a roadside field in Ochiai heading toward the southern mountains at around 11:40 a.m.
It has been somewhat busy lately with 2 sightings in 2025-11 and 2 in 2025-06, and isolated sightings in 2024-11, 2024-08, and 2024-07. Most activity is reported around Katsurao and Katsurao Ochiai, with individual bears observed at different times of day and moving toward the surrounding mountains.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Katsurao
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Katsurao?
Katsurao has 7 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Katsurao?
The most recent bear sighting in Katsurao was on November 20, 2025 in Katsurao, Fukushima, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Katsurao?
Recent bear sightings in Katsurao have been concentrated in Katsurao Ochiai (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Katsurao?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Katsurao?
Katsurao 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.