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Osaki Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Osaki, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Osaki’s most recent black bear report came on April 26, 2026 at about 18:30, when a driver saw a single bear roughly 1 meter long in the woodland below the Numata embankment at Hironagayama in Kashimadai. The latest winter and early spring reports also reached Iwadeyama and Sanbongi, showing the bears are still moving through the city’s wooded edges and settled areas.
The busiest areas have been Kashimadai, Iwadeyama, and Sanbongi, with activity especially heavy in October 2025 and November 2025, when reports surged to 170 and 141 incidents. Osaki has recorded 927 black bear sightings in all, and the reports have continued into December 2025, January 2026, February 2026, and March 2026 rather than stopping with the cold weather.
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大崎市だけで926件って相当な数だけど、最近の報告を見ると12月から3月にかけてずっと毎週のように出てるのか。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Osaki
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Osaki?
Osaki has recorded 927 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Osaki?
The most recent bear sighting in Osaki was on April 26, 2026 in Osaki 鹿島台平渡, Miyagi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Osaki?
Recent bear sightings in Osaki have been concentrated in Osaki 岩出山下一栗 (12), Osaki 鳴子温泉 (6), Osaki 古川清滝 (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Osaki?
Activity is elevated. 1 of the 1 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Osaki?
Osaki 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.