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Kami Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kami, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kami’s most recent black bear report came from Sunazawa on January 23, 2026, when one bear was sighted there, adding to a steady run of winter sightings across the area. Just two days earlier, on January 21, 2026, one bear about 1 meter long was crossing the road near Mikizumi Triangle, showing that bears are still moving through settled parts of Kami.
The most active places have been the river and field corridors around Nakagawa, Kojō, Shikahara, and Kose, where bears have been turning up near rice fields, roads, and village edges. Activity surged in October 2025 with 319 incidents and stayed high in November 2025 with 170, before easing in December 2025 with 10 and January 2026 with 4; across Kami, the record now stands at 575 black bear sightings overall.
Kami Bear Incident Map
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12月から1月にかけて相当な頻度で報告されてるから、冬場に集中して出没する傾向があるんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kami
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kami?
Kami has 575 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 Kami?
The most recent bear sighting in Kami was on January 23, 2026 in Kami 孫沢, Miyagi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kami?
Recent bear sightings in Kami have been concentrated in Kami 字原赤堀 (10), Kami 字小瀬下原東 (4), Kami 字原台崎西北 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kami?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kami?
Kami 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.