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Three Mountains of Dewa Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Three Mountains of Dewa, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Three Mountains of Dewa’s most recent black bear report came on April 27, 2026 around 9:00 a.m., when a bear about 1.3 meters long was seen on a road in Temuka, Haguro-machi, Tsuruoka City, and then moved south. That follows other fresh reports in Tsuruoka City, including a bear behind the Tozawa Community Center that went down toward the river on March 23, 2026.
The busiest ground has been around Tsuruoka City, with more reports also coming from Sakata and Shōnai, especially near farmland, roads, and the edges of human habitation. Activity surged in October 2025 with 96 reports and stayed high in November 2025 with 47, before easing through winter into January 2026, February 2026, and March 2026; across the whole area, there have been 351 black bear sightings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Three Mountains of Dewa
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Three Mountains of Dewa?
Three Mountains of Dewa has recorded 351 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 Three Mountains of Dewa?
The most recent bear sighting in Three Mountains of Dewa was on April 27, 2026 in Tsuruoka 羽黒町手向, Yamagata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Three Mountains of Dewa?
Recent bear sightings in Three Mountains of Dewa have been concentrated in Shōnai 狩川 (15), Tsuruoka 羽黒町玉川 (10), Sakata 成興野 (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Three Mountains of Dewa?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Three Mountains of Dewa?
Three Mountains of Dewa 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.