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Iitate Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Iitate, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Soma Iitate Village has seen 10 black bear sightings to date, with the latest on 2025-09-06 in Iitate Okura where one bear was reported at 22:54. Recent activity concentrated this summer with three sightings in July including two in Iitate Okura and one in Iitate Nimaibashi.
It is a bit active lately because there was one sighting in 2025-08 and one in 2025-09, and the area with the most recent repeat visits is Iitate Okura. Other single sightings came from Iitate Usuishi, Iitate Sasu, Iitate Hiso, Iitate Kusano, and Iitate Fukaya.
Iitate Bear Incident Map
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大倉字湯舟だけで3件も出てるのか、同じ個体なのかな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Iitate
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Iitate?
Iitate has 10 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 Iitate?
The most recent bear sighting in Iitate was on September 6, 2025 in Iitate Okura, Fukushima, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Iitate?
Recent bear sightings in Iitate have been concentrated in Iitate Okura (3), Iitate Kusano (2), Iitate Usuishi (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Iitate?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Iitate?
Iitate 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.