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Fukaura, Aomori

Bear’s shit

Fukaura, Aomori

2 days ago

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
Nicks🩷 @explorer-9cb844b6
Kazuno Tazawako-Tamagawa, Akita

Kazuno Tazawako-Tamagawa, Akita

2 days ago

Susami, Wakayama

The dashcam footage was from a distance so it’s hard to see, but it ran out from the hillside, looked at our car, and immediately returned up the hill.

Susami, Wakayama

5 days ago

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
Kind Hiker @friend-14806777
Kamikawa, Hokkaido

Kamikawa, Hokkaido

1 week ago

Katashina, Gunma

Encountered on the slope leading from the ropeway station to the campsite

Katashina, Gunma

1 week ago

Chuo Asari, Yamanashi

8月4日(火)午後10時50分頃、浅利橋付近で、クマの親子の目撃情報がありました。夏季休業中ですので、ご家庭で注意喚起をお願いいたします。 ・外出時は、クマ鈴を持参する。 ・クマを見かけても、絶対に近づいたり、刺激したりしない。 ・もし見かけたら、静かにその場を離れ、近くの大人や警察に知らせる。

Chuo Asari, Yamanashi

1 week ago

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
Roaming Voyager @friend-a421ee2c
Yamanouchi Ichinose, Nagano

Confirmed bear scat

Yamanouchi Ichinose, Nagano

1 week ago

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Happy Camper @explorer-65f991da
Senboku, Akita

We were walking along the lakeshore from the Tatsuko statue toward the shrine — about five kilometers. Then, around the three-kilometer mark, a cub came down from the mountain onto the road. We were ringing a bear bell, but it didn’t run away, and thinking the mother might be nearby, we turned back toward the Tatsuko statue. It was nerve-wracking — it’s startling when one suddenly appears.

Senboku, Akita

2 weeks ago

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
Calm Wanderer @watcher-6c35e38a
Shimizu 字御影南九線, Hokkaido

We were walking North East towards Mikage. Checked behind us and saw a bear cub on the road, which then proceeded to break into a full gallop in our direction (see photo). Mum not seen. Photo taken with 500mm lens at exactly 12:00. Chase lasted about 30 seconds before the cub exited the road to the south, into the forest. Sighting between Okami river & Memuro river at 42°55'06.0"N 142°53'49.7"E

Shimizu 字御影南九線, Hokkaido

2 weeks ago

162 views

Tsumagoi, Gunma

万座亭別館

Tsumagoi, Gunma

2 weeks ago

154 views

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
Bright Naturalist @walker-9b57c9d7
Goshogawara, Aomori

While driving on the greenway near the former Kasaishi residence in the Yakeyama area, I encountered a fully grown bear. After that, the bear moved toward the mountains.

Goshogawara, Aomori

3 weeks ago

43 views

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
Humble Pilgrim @walker-13762353
Nikkō 花石町, Tochigi

Nikkō 花石町, Tochigi

3 weeks ago

168 views

Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido

Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido

3 weeks ago

540 views

Chuo Kihara, Yamanashi

中央市立豊富小学校:お便り内容 件名:クマの目撃情報 配日:2026年7月21日 -本文- 7月19日午後7時50分頃、浅利 付近でクマの目撃情報がありまし た。夏季休業中ですので、ご家庭 で注意喚起をお願いいたします。 ・外出時は、クマ鈴を持参す る。 ・クマを見かけても、絶対に近 づいたり、刺激したりしない。 ・もし見かけたら、静かにその 場を離れ、近くの大人や警察に知 らせる。 安全確保のため、ご理解とご協 力をお願いいたします。

Chuo Kihara, Yamanashi

3 weeks ago

65 views

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
Roaming Voyager @friend-a421ee2c
Kazuno, Akita

Appeared to be eating near the sign. Destination unknown because it left by car.

Kazuno, Akita

3 weeks ago

119 views

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
Calm Visitor @climber-b5c89e13
Gero, Gifu

While traveling by bicycle from Kosaka Town toward Nigori-go Onsen, I saw a bear at this location. I was walking while pushing my bicycle when a bear appeared about 30 meters ahead at a curve in the road. The bear crossed the road (from left to right) and moved into the vegetation on the far side. The bear glanced toward me for a moment but ignored me. I stood and waited there for a few minutes, and afterwards I safely passed the spot where the bear had crossed. Observations: When riding a bicycle or motorcycle in this area, be especially careful where there are bushes, bamboo grass (sasa), or other vegetation along both sides of the road where bears can hide. Reduce your speed to avoid sudden encounters. Cyclists may also want to attach a bear bell for bicycles or ring a bell. Note: The photos were taken from Google Maps Street View. The bear appeared at the location shown in the photos. About 70 meters before where I encountered the bear, there were about 10 monkeys.

Gero, Gifu

1 month ago

Taiwa Yoshioka-Tennojihigashi, Miyagi

bear cub

Taiwa Yoshioka-Tennojihigashi, Miyagi

1 month ago

123 views

Kazuno, Akita

Seems a mother bear with a little cub

Kazuno, Akita

1 month ago

133 views

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JJ @hiker-18f663b9
Nishiwaga Saso, Iwate

One bear cub

Nishiwaga Saso, Iwate

1 month ago

72 views

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Kind Vagabond @wanderer-1a3e6489
Kami Kasumiku-Habu, Hyogo

While driving, a cub darted out into the road.

Kami Kasumiku-Habu, Hyogo

1 month ago

121 views

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
Sure Wayfarer @explorer-7cb318e3
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