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Chidō Museum Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Chidō Museum, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
At around 9:30 a.m. on April 28, 2026, an adult black bear was seen in Sakanobe Shinden, Sakata City, and it reportedly ran south toward farmland. That same stretch of Sakata has also seen another bear in Hamanaka on April 16 and April 15, so this corner of the area has been active in recent days.
Across the wider Tsuruoka and Sakata area, the most frequent reports keep clustering around farmland, roads, and the edges of settled ground, with Tsuruoka's Haguromachi Temuka, Tozawa, and Kurokawa Nakamura all appearing in the recent record. Activity was heaviest in October 2025 with 304 reports and stayed elevated through November 2025 with 107, while winter was quieter but still active, and this area has now recorded 1,516 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Chidō Museum
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Chidō Museum?
Chidō Museum has recorded 1,516 bear incidents in total, with 4 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 Chidō Museum?
The most recent bear sighting in Chidō Museum was on April 28, 2026 in Sakata 坂野辺新田, Yamagata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Chidō Museum?
Recent bear sightings in Chidō Museum have been concentrated in Sakata 広岡新田 (5), Tsuruoka 由良二丁目 (5), Sakata 臼ケ沢 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Chidō Museum?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 4 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Chidō Museum?
Chidō Museum 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.