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Ōsaki Hachimangū Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Ōsaki Hachimangū, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Ōsaki Hachimangū has been seeing the kind of bear activity that keeps trailheads busy at dusk: on May 6, 2026, around 22:00, a black bear about 1 meter long was seen crossing the road at an intersection in Kamiyatagari, Izumi Ward, Sendai, right by a shopping mall, and two more sightings were reported the same hour in nearby Sendai Chomeigaoka higashi. On May 5, 2026, another bear about 1 meter long crossed a road in Moniwa Hitokurada Higashi, Taihaku Ward, Sendai, near the Tohoku Expressway Sendai Minami IC, showing how close these encounters are getting to roads and neighborhoods.
The most active stretches are in Sendai, especially Izumi Ward, Aoba Ward, and Taihaku Ward, where reports keep turning up around green strips, road crossings, and residential edges. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 510 incidents and stayed very high in November 2025 with 410, then dropped through winter to 122 in December 2025, 47 in January 2026, 21 in February 2026, 26 in March 2026, and 48 in April 2026, with the area now standing at 2,853 total black bear sightings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Ōsaki Hachimangū
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Ōsaki Hachimangū?
Ōsaki Hachimangū has recorded 2,853 bear incidents in total, with 52 reported in the last 30 days and 10 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 Ōsaki Hachimangū?
The most recent bear sighting in Ōsaki Hachimangū was on May 6, 2026 in Sendai Izumichuo-minami, Miyagi, where 2 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Ōsaki Hachimangū?
Recent bear sightings in Ōsaki Hachimangū have been concentrated in Sendai Futsukamachi (8), Sendai Goroku (5), Sendai Kami-Ayashi (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Ōsaki Hachimangū?
Activity has slowed. 10 incidents in the last 7 days, 52 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Ōsaki Hachimangū?
Ōsaki Hachimangū 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.