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Okuma Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Okuma, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Okuma’s most striking recent report came on October 30, 2025 at Okuma East Daichi, where a woman measuring air dose on a municipal road inside the interim storage facility site saw a black bear about 50 cm long. That same night, another black bear was reported in Okuma South Daichi, showing that the area was seeing movement in more than one part of town.
The busiest pockets have been East Daichi, West Ohno, West Yamako, and the Kuma area, with sightings also turning up in Ubagami and Hayamashita. Activity was strongest in September 2025, which had 8 reports, and October 2025, which had 4. In all, Okuma has recorded 17 black bear sightings.
Okuma Bear Incident Map
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夫沢地内だけで4件も出てるのか、同じ場所に集中してるんだな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Okuma
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Okuma?
Okuma has 17 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 Okuma?
The most recent bear sighting in Okuma was on October 30, 2025 in Okuma 南台, Fukushima, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Okuma?
Recent bear sightings in Okuma have been concentrated in Okuma 東台 (4), Okuma 姥神 (3), Okuma 西大和久 (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Okuma?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Okuma?
Okuma 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.