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Mount Bandai Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Bandai, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Bandai saw a black bear on April 29, 2026 at about 15:05 in Inawashiro at Yahaba, near the edge of the ski slope in the Minero area of Inawashiro Ski Resort, where a man gathering wild plants spotted the animal. That latest report came after several April sightings in Kitashiobara and Bandai, including cubs crossing roads and bears appearing beside National Route 459 and the Inawashiro Shiokawa Line.
The busiest ground here has been around Kitashiobara, Inawashiro, and Bandai, with many reports along roads, riverbeds, brush, and the forest edge rather than deep in the hills. Activity has climbed hard in October with 73 incidents and November with 55, while August and July also stayed high with 60 and 65 incidents, and this mountain area has logged 722 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Bandai
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Bandai?
Mount Bandai has recorded 722 bear incidents in total, with 7 reported in the last 30 days and 3 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 Mount Bandai?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Bandai was on April 29, 2026 in Inawashiro 字葉山, Fukushima, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Bandai?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Bandai have been concentrated in Kitashiobara (23), Bandai (13), Bandai 大字更科 (9). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Bandai?
Activity is elevated. 3 of the 7 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Bandai?
Mount Bandai 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.