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Kurihara Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kurihara, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kurihara’s latest report came from Tsukidate Shinden on April 26, 2026 at about 8:00 p.m., when a black bear about 1.5 meters long was seen in a rice field and ran off. Another close call followed in Tsukidate Tomebarato no ki on April 27, 2026 at about 5:40 p.m., when residents reported a bear about 1.5 meters long, and another bear about 1 meter long was later seen just after 1:00 a.m. on April 28.
The busiest stretch has been around Tsukidate, Takashimizu, Ishikoshi Masaka, and Ishikoshi Yanagime, with sightings also spread across the wider Kurihara area. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 210 reports and stayed very high in November 2025 with 126, then eased through December 2025 with 16, January 2026 with 4, and February 2026 with 6. Overall, Kurihara has recorded 1,194 black bear sightings.
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2月だけで5件も出てるんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kurihara
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kurihara?
Kurihara has recorded 1,194 bear incidents in total, with 3 reported in the last 30 days and 2 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 Kurihara?
The most recent bear sighting in Kurihara was on April 27, 2026 in Kurihara 築館字留場, Miyagi, where 2 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kurihara?
Recent bear sightings in Kurihara have been concentrated in Kurihara 鶯沢 (16), Kurihara 一迫真坂 (8), Kurihara 瀬峰 (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kurihara?
Activity is elevated. 2 of the 3 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Kurihara?
Kurihara 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.