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Tadami Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Tadami, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Tadami saw a black bear in Kumagura at 6:23 AM on December 25, 2025, the latest report in this area. Earlier in the same stretch, Kumagura also had a sighting on October 22, 2025, and Nagahama had a close road collision on October 19, 2025 when a bear ran out from the west field onto a town road.
The heaviest activity has clustered in Kumagura, Nagahama, Nikenzaike, Yanatori, and Kobayashi, with October 2025 standing out as the busiest month by far and September 2025 and August 2025 also seeing repeated reports. Across Tadami, there have been 33 black bear sightings overall, and the reports show that the bear presence has been strongest in autumn and has continued into November 2025 and December 2025.
Tadami Bear Incident Map
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只見町で10月だけで4件も報告されてるんだ。短い期間にこんなに集中するのは相当多いんじゃないか。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Tadami
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Tadami?
Tadami has 33 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 Tadami?
The most recent bear sighting in Tadami was on December 24, 2025 in Tadami Kumagura, Fukushima, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Tadami?
Recent bear sightings in Tadami have been concentrated in Tadami Nikenzaike (4), Tadami Kobayashi (4), Tadami Nagahama (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Tadami?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Tadami?
Tadami 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.