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Aizumisato Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Aizumisato, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Aizumisato saw its latest black bear incident on April 30, 2026, when a bear about 1.0 m long crossed a prefectural road in Fukushigeoka going north to south around 07:20, and another bear about 1.5 m long was later seen in the same area around 07:30. That kind of close movement along roads and fields has been showing up around homes and settlement edges, with recent reports also coming from Asahiterairi, Monjuhigashi, Oishi, and Mikamimachiue.
The busiest stretches of activity have been around November 2025, when the area logged 74 incidents, and October 2025, when it logged 50, with the pace easing through winter before rising again in March 2026 with 9 reports and April 2026 with 3 so far. Across Aizumisato, black bear activity has reached 275 sightings overall, and the pattern keeps centering on the town's residential margins, fields, brush, and roads near inhabited places.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Aizumisato
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Aizumisato?
Aizumisato has recorded 275 bear incidents in total, with 3 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Aizumisato?
The most recent bear sighting in Aizumisato was on April 14, 2026 in Aizumisato 字三日町上, Fukushima, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Aizumisato?
Recent bear sightings in Aizumisato have been concentrated in Aizumisato 旭寺入 (8), Aizumisato 雀林 (7), Aizumisato 小沢 (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Aizumisato?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 3 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Aizumisato?
Aizumisato 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.