This 763 km route from Ibaraki Prefectural Government Building to Ichinoseki crosses Ibaraki, Gunma, Akita, Iwate, Niigata, Tochigi, and Yamagata. Over the past 30 days, 123 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 53 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 11 hours ago near Maebashi 石倉町, Gunma; the location sits about 146.6 km from the start of the route and 4.5 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 3 weeks ago at Sakata 浜中, Yamagata, sitting about 464.1 km from the start and 10 m off the route line.
This is an active bear corridor. Rerouting or rescheduling your hike is strongly advised.
6 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Ibaraki, Gunma, Akita, Iwate, Niigata, Tochigi, Yamagata.
Maebashi 石倉町, Gunma
A bear was reported sighted in a mountain forest in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture. The full article is behind a paywall, so further details are not available.
Sano 高砂町, Tochigi
Maebashi 石倉町, Gunma
Maebashi 石倉町, Gunma
Around 04:00 on May 4, 2026, one bear was sighted in a forest about 100 m south of the Sano Police Station Kanma substation in Kanma-cho, Sano City. The bear's body length is unknown.
Sano 梅園町, Tochigi
Sano 梅園町, Tochigi
At around 18:00 on April 26, 2026, a single bear approximately 1 m long was sighted in Hatakawauchi, Tomuro-machi, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture (about 200 m southwest of Asono Gakuen Compulsory Education School).
Sano 戸室町, Tochigi
On 2026-04-26, a bear was sighted near a compulsory education school in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture. The article reports the sighting but does not provide details such as the time of the sighting or whether there were any injuries.
Sano 葛生西三丁目, Tochigi
Sano 戸室町, Tochigi
Around 18:00 on April 25, 2026, a suspected Asian black bear was sighted in Ashikaga City, near 100 m east of Kotani Benten in Honjo 1-chome. This location is about 1.7 km north of Orihime Park where a bear was seen on April 17.
Ashikaga 江川町, Tochigi
On 2026-04-23, a bear was reported sighted in a field in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture. The article did not provide details of the sighting or whether there were any damages or injuries.
Ashikaga 雪輪町, Tochigi
On the morning of April 21, 2026, one bear was sighted on the riverside in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture.
Ashikaga 雪輪町, Tochigi
Around 07:20 on April 21, 2026, an animal believed to be an Asian black bear was sighted on the riverbank in Oomae-cho, Ashikaga City. The sighting occurred about 150 m southwest of the Oomae baseball field, roughly 1.4 km west of Yamamae Station on the JR Ryomo Line; it may have come down the Matsudagawa River.
Ashikaga 大前町, Tochigi
Ashikaga 葉鹿南町, Tochigi
At around 20:00 on April 17, 2026, a single bear approximately 2 meters long was sighted on a road about 950 m southeast of the Terakubo Town Community Center in Terakubocho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture.
Sano 寺久保町, Tochigi
Around 18:30 on April 17, 2026, a bear believed to be an Asiatic black bear (tsukinowaguma) was sighted at Orihime Park in Tomoecho, Ashikaga City. The report was based on Ashikaga City's official X account; the sighting occurred in an urban area near Orihime Shrine and the city hall.
Ashikaga 巴町, Tochigi
A single bear was sighted on a road in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture. Further details are reported in a paywalled article on Shimotsuke Shimbun Digital.
Sano 高砂町, Tochigi
Ashikaga 巴町, Tochigi
Sano 出流原町, Tochigi
At around 20:02 on April 14, 2026, a bear about 1 m long was sighted near Tanoinu Park in Tanoinu-cho, Sano City. An earlier report on April 7 at about 17:50 recorded a sighting of one cub-sized bear near Kuzuu Higashi in Sano City.
Sano 田之入町, Tochigi
Sano 田之入町, Tochigi
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Yurihonjō 東由利宿, Akita
When firecrackers were set off, the bear fled from the greenhouse toward the forest to the north. Distance to the nearest house: 40 m. Bear body length: 1.5 m.
Yurihonjō 東由利宿, Akita
While driving on the highway, I witnessed one cub (about 70 cm) crossing the road.
Nikaho Kurokawa, Akita
On the morning of May 5, 2026, a man in his 40s performing rice-field patrols in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and injured. Prefectural and city authorities issued a bear-sighting warning and urged residents to be cautious.
Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita
On the morning of May 5, 2026, a man was attacked by a bear in a rice field at Miyano-mae, Honnaishi, Higashiyuri, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture; he had bleeding from his forehead and holes in his clothing. The man ran into a nearby pharmacy, where the shopkeeper gave first aid and called emergency services (119).
Yurihonjō, Akita
Shortly before 08:30 on the 5th, a man in his 40s who was patrolling rice fields in Higashi-Yuri, Yurihonjo City, was attacked by a bear about 1 m long. He suffered injuries to his face and right arm and was taken to a hospital in Akita City; he was reported conscious during transport.
Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita
Body length: unknown Distance to houses: about 300 m
Yurihonjō 東由利蔵, Akita
In Yurihonjo City (Higashiyuri), a man in his 40s inspecting rice fields was attacked by a bear around 08:20 and sustained injuries to his face and right arm; he was airlifted to a hospital by doctor helicopter. He was conscious and able to speak, and is believed to have run into a nearby house.
Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita
At around 08:20 on the 5th, in Higashiyuri Hounai, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, a man in his 40s who was inspecting rice fields was attacked by a bear and sustained injuries to his face and other areas. The fire department was notified.
Yurihonjō 東由利法内, Akita
Around 08:20 on the 5th, a 48-year-old man inspecting rice fields in Higashiyuri, Yurihonjo City, was attacked by a bear and suffered injuries to his face and right arm. He ran into a nearby shop, was airlifted to a hospital by doctor helicopter, and was conscious and able to speak.
Yurihonjō 東由利蔵, Akita
On May 5, 2026 at around 08:15, a 48-year-old man patrolling rice fields in Higashiyuri Hounai, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture was attacked by a single bear about 1 meter long, sustaining scratches to his right face and right arm. He returned to his car, someone nearby reported the incident, and he was airlifted by doctor helicopter to a hospital in Akita City; his life is not in danger.
Yurihonjō 東由利法内, Akita
On 2026-05-05 at around 08:15, a 48-year-old man patrolling rice fields in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, was attacked by a single bear and sustained injuries to his face and right arm. He was airlifted by a doctor helicopter to a hospital in Akita City and was conscious and able to speak during transport; the bear is believed to be an adult about 1 meter long.
Yurihonjō, Akita
At around 08:15 this morning in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, a 48-year-old man inspecting rice fields was attacked by a bear approximately 1 meter long, suffering injuries to his right face and right arm. He was conscious and able to speak when transported.
Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita
At around 08:15 on May 5, in Miyamae, Honnaiji, Higashiyuri, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, a 48-year-old man from the city was attacked by a bear about 1 meter long and sustained injuries to his face and right arm. According to the prefectural police, this is the first bear-related human injury in the prefecture this year.
Yurihonjō, Akita
On May 5 in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, a 48-year-old man was attacked by a bear about 1 meter long while in a rice field; he suffered injuries to his face and arm and was taken to hospital. Authorities are patrolling the area, marking this the first human injury in the prefecture this year.
Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita
On May 5 a man's body was found in a forested area of Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, with wounds to the head and arms. The prefectural police are investigating the possibility of a bear attack, and one bear was culled near the discovery shortly after the body was found.
Sakata 字下瀬, Yamagata
Saw a bear cub running up the embankment at Nagaoka Community Hall
Nikaho Kisakatamachi-Nagaoka, Akita
At around 11:40 a.m. on the 4th, a bear was sighted on a slope near the Nagaoka community center in Nagaoka, Iejiri, Kisakata-cho, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture. According to the Yurihonjo Police, the bear's body length is unknown; it was about 100 meters from the nearest house, and the police have warned residents to be cautious.
Nikaho Kisakatamachi-Nagaoka, Akita
In Yurihonjo City (Higashiyuri Honna), a 48-year-old man inspecting rice fields was attacked by a bear about 1 meter long around 08:20; he suffered injuries to his face and right arm and was airlifted to hospital by a doctor helicopter. He was conscious and able to speak, and this is reported as the first bear-related human injury in the prefecture this year.
Yurihonjō 東由利法内, Akita
A resident sighted one bear approximately 1.0 m in body length.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
While we had parked the car and were walking down to the beach with my family to look for things like sea glass, we found footprints that looked like a bear’s and immediately left the area.
Nikaho, Akita
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Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita
A resident spotted one bear about 1.0 m in body length near a reservoir.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
On the morning of the 3rd, a single bear about 1 m long was sighted in Izumimyoji, Minamiuonuma City; a report said the bear was walking north around a pond in the fields at about 10:00 AM. The sighting location was about 150 m from houses, and the police are coordinating with the city to issue notices and conduct patrols.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
Around 10:00 on May 3, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted walking north near a pond in a rice field area in Izumidera, Minamiuonuma City. The sighting was about 150 meters from houses; the police coordinated with the city to issue warnings and carry out patrols.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
[Report] While driving on National Route 107 from Michi-no-Eki Higashiyuri toward Yokote City, I saw an adult bear about 1.2 m long in the earthen path between the road and the woods just before the Kizakura Tunnel. It was heading west.
Yurihonjō 東由利舘合, Akita
I sighted an animal believed to be a bear about 1.5 meters long.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
[Report] Bear sighted at Kosunagawa Beach. Body length unknown.
Nikaho Kisakatamachi-Kosagawa, Akita
A cub climbed up the embankment beside the road.
Nikaho Kurokawa, Akita
Spotted one bear at the JR Suzu railroad crossing. Body length approximately 1 meter. It ran away toward the mountains to the east.
Nikaho Hirasawa, Akita
I sighted one bear about 1 m in body length entering/moving into the mountain.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
According to Sakata Police Station, at around 06:50 on May 2, 2026, one bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted in a field in Hodumi, Sakata City; police warned it may remain nearby and urged caution. Yamagata Prefecture issued a "bear sighting warning" on April 30, and other bear sightings in the city were reported on May 1.
Sakata 穂積, Yamagata
Distance to houses: about 10 m; Body length: about 1 m
Yurihonjō 雪車町, Akita
Just after 8:00 AM on May 1, 2026, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted near a pond in Nishikawaguchi, Nagaoka City; it was approximately 100 meters from a private residence, according to Ojiya Police.
Nagaoka, Niigata
Spotted one bear beside a carp pond.
Nagaoka, Niigata
Around 2:40 a.m. on May 1, 2026, one bear was sighted on the south side of an intersection near Hikarigaoka Athletic Stadium in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture. The city is urging people not to approach and to report sightings to the police or city authorities.
Sakata 新町, Yamagata
Around 02:30 on May 1, 2026, a single adult bear about 1 meter long was seen by a passerby near the Hikarigaoka Athletic Stadium in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, at an intersection where a national and prefectural road meet, and was reported to the city. No further sightings have been reported, and the city has urged residents to keep warehouse and garage entrances closed.
Sakata 新町, Yamagata
Spotted one bear while driving north. Body length about 1 meter. It attempted to cross the road from the west to the east but noticed the car and returned to the bushes.
Nikaho Innai, Akita
[Report] While driving on the expressway toward Akita City, I spotted one adult bear on the left embankment. It was milling about, as if trying to come down onto the roadway.
Daisen, Akita
[Post] Witnessed while on the highway
Daisen, Akita
While driving on National Route 105 toward Omagari, I sighted a bear about 1.5 m long crossing the road from left to right in front of the car. It headed into the mountains to the southeast and left the area.
Daisen, Akita
Observation: While fishing on the right bank, I visually sighted a bear coming ashore from the river about 10 meters upstream of me.
Yurihonjō Kubota, Akita
Found scat on the trail heading to Fujigongen-yama
Uonuma, Niigata
Observed while driving. Small-sized.
Shibukawa 上白井, Gunma
Around 9:30 a.m. on April 28, an adult bear was sighted in the urban area of Sakanobe-Shinden, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture; the bear reportedly ran south toward farmland.
Sakata 坂野辺新田, Yamagata
While driving on National Route 17 near the Tohoku Electric Kandatsu Substation, one bear (body length unknown) was sighted. Its subsequent travel route is unknown.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
Observed one bear about 1 m in body length while driving on National Route 105. Distance to the nearest house: 200 m.
Daisen, Akita
Body length: 0.8 m Distance to residence: 100 m
Yurihonjō 薬師堂, Akita
On April 26, 2026, around 21:00, a woman in her 50s driving in Hirasawa, Nikaho City (Fukayachi), Akita Prefecture, sighted a bear about 1 meter long. According to the Yurihonjo Police, the bear was about 30 meters from a nearby house and the police have urged residents to be cautious.
Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita
Crossed the road leading from the east side to the west side toward the intersection near the pachinko parlor.
Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita
Around 14:00 on April 26, 2026, a parent-and-child bear was sighted near the nursing home Shoto-so in Sugasato, Yusa Town, and the town urged nearby residents to be cautious. Since late February, sightings of bears and wild boar have been frequent in Yusa Town, and there have been 74 bear sightings in the prefecture so far, an increase at a pace exceeding last year's record.
Yuza 菅里, Yamagata
Body length: approximately 1.0 m Distance to houses: approximately 250 m
Yurihonjō 烏川, Akita
One bear approximately 1 meter in body length was sighted.
Nikaho Kisakatamachi-Kodaki, Akita
Around 11:40 on April 24, 2026, one bear was filmed running through a rice paddy in Kisakata Town, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture. The filmer said they were in a car heading from near Mototaki toward the Kisakata interchange when the bear crossed the road and went from the paddy back into the mountain.
Nikaho 田の神, Akita
[Posted] Near the university
Yurihonjō Kawaguchi, Akita
One bear was sighted near an irrigation channel. Subsequent movement route is unknown.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
Body length: approximately 1.0 m; Distance to houses: approximately 800 m
Yurihonjō, Akita
On April 19 at around 10:39, one bear cub and one adult bear were sighted in woodland near a house in Muramatsu-cho, Nagaoka City. The cub was very close to the house, the adult was about 150 meters from the house and measured about 1.2 meters; the Nagaoka Police and city office have warned nearby residents to be cautious.
Nagaoka 村松町, Niigata
At around 10:30 a.m. on April 19, 2026, a cub and an adult bear about 1.2 meters long were sighted in woodland near a residence in Muramatsu-machi, Nagaoka City. The cub was seen close to the house and the adult was observed about 150 m from the house; the Nagaoka police, in cooperation with the city, are issuing warnings and conducting patrols.
Nagaoka 村松町, Niigata
Two bears (a mother and a cub) sighted near the bus turnaround
Nagaoka 村松町, Niigata
While passing through the area, a person sighted one cub.
Tainai 松波, Niigata
Observed one cub approximately 50 cm in body length climbing up a mountain path. The cub then left toward the northeastern mountain. Distance to the nearest house about 300 m.
Yokote 中房, Akita
Around 06:00 on 2026-04-16, one bear (about 1 meter long, believed to be an adult) was sighted near the municipal funeral hall in Hamana, Sakata City, Yamagata. In the same area, about 50 kg of nearly-harvested strawberries were found eaten in a Shiritaka (十里塚) greenhouse on the 12th, and about 7 kg were eaten in a Sakanobe Shinden greenhouse on the morning of the 16th; the city has set box traps and installed electric fences and sensor cameras as countermeasures.
Sakata 浜中, Yamagata
At around 16:55 on April 15, 2026, one bear was sighted in Hamanaka, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture. The article reports only the sighting time and location and provides no further details.
Sakata 浜中, Yamagata
Spotted one cub approximately 50 cm in body length climbing up a mountain trail. The cub then left toward the northeast mountain. Distance to the nearest house about 300 m.
Yokote 中房, Akita
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Yurihonjō 梵天谷地, Akita
One bear observed crossing from east to west.
Nikaho Kurokawa, Akita
Local residents in the area witnessed it while passing by in a car. They observed a young bear (approximately 60–80 cm in body length) wandering around the vicinity.
Daisen Nangai, Akita
A local resident passing by in a car spotted the bear. They observed a young bear (approximately 60–80 cm in body length) wandering around the area.
Daisen Nangai, Akita
Distance to houses: approximately 150 m Body length: approximately 1 m
Yurihonjō 滝, Akita
Bear droppings found near the underpass tunnel of National Route 17 bypass.
Uonuma Oura-shinden, Niigata
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Yurihonjō 古川端, Akita
Posted near the university
Yurihonjō Kawaguchi, Akita
I sighted one juvenile bear about 0.5 m in body length entering the mountains.
Minamiuonuma Urasa, Niigata
Shibukawa 中郷, Gunma
Distance to houses: 20 m. Body length: about 1 m and about 1 m (they are not believed to be parent and child). When a loud noise was made, they went into the scrub woods.
Yurihonjō, Akita
Around 21:30 on April 8, 2026, a man in his 30s from Yurihonjo City sighted two bears (each about 1 meter long) on a municipal road in Deto, Hamayama, Nishimecho, Yurihonjo City. The nearest house was about 15 meters away; the police patrolled the area by patrol car and warned residents.
Yurihonjō, Akita
Ran off toward the mountainside. Body length: 50 cm. Distance to the witness: 10 m.
Yurihonjō, Akita
Ran across the national highway from north to south. Body length about 1 meter.
Yurihonjō 小栗山, Akita
[Report] Sighted running away from a field
Yurihonjō 大内三川, Akita
[Report] While driving, a bear crossed the national highway and went behind a house.
Yurihonjō 大内三川, Akita
Two bear cubs came down from the mountain. The cubs then fled toward the mountain to the south.
Daisen Osawagosyuku, Akita
Two bear cubs came down from the mountain. The cubs then fled toward the mountain to the south.
Daisen Osawagosyuku, Akita
Body length: approximately 1.0 m Distance to houses: approximately 40 m
Yurihonjō 松本, Akita
[Report] While driving on the expressway toward Akita City, I spotted one adult bear on the left embankment. It was milling about, as if trying to come down onto the roadway.
Daisen, Akita
[Post] Witnessed while on the highway
Daisen, Akita
While driving on National Route 105 toward Omagari, I sighted a bear about 1.5 m long crossing the road from left to right in front of the car. It headed into the mountains to the southeast and left the area.
Daisen, Akita
Observed one bear about 1 m in body length while driving on National Route 105. Distance to the nearest house: 200 m.
Daisen, Akita
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Yurihonjō 山田, Akita
The farmer carried out plowing work on the farmland that morning, and in the evening, during a site check, discovered what appeared to be the tracks of a bear cub (about 15 cm).
Daisen Nangai, Akita
A farmer carried out plowing work on farmland that morning, and in the evening, when checking the site, discovered tracks believed to be from a bear cub (about 15 cm).
Daisen Nangai, Akita
Local residents in the area witnessed it while passing by in a car. They observed a young bear (approximately 60–80 cm in body length) wandering around the vicinity.
Daisen Nangai, Akita
A local resident passing by in a car spotted the bear. They observed a young bear (approximately 60–80 cm in body length) wandering around the area.
Daisen Nangai, Akita
Crossed the road and entered a stand of bamboo grass.
Yurihonjō 岩城内道川, Akita
Body length: 1.5 m Distance to dwelling: approximately 25 m
Yurihonjō 岩城内道川, Akita
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Yurihonjō 東由利宿, Akita
When firecrackers were set off, the bear fled from the greenhouse toward the forest to the north. Distance to the nearest house: 40 m. Bear body length: 1.5 m.
Yurihonjō 東由利宿, Akita
A black bear about 1 meter in size crossed from the mountains near Nozoki Bridge on Route R342, slightly toward Hirukawa, and went down to the Naruse River.
Higashinaruse 田子内, Akita
On the morning of May 5, 2026, a man in his 40s performing rice-field patrols in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and injured. Prefectural and city authorities issued a bear-sighting warning and urged residents to be cautious.
Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita
On the morning of May 5, 2026, a man was attacked by a bear in a rice field at Miyano-mae, Honnaishi, Higashiyuri, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture; he had bleeding from his forehead and holes in his clothing. The man ran into a nearby pharmacy, where the shopkeeper gave first aid and called emergency services (119).
Yurihonjō, Akita
Shortly before 08:30 on the 5th, a man in his 40s who was patrolling rice fields in Higashi-Yuri, Yurihonjo City, was attacked by a bear about 1 m long. He suffered injuries to his face and right arm and was taken to a hospital in Akita City; he was reported conscious during transport.
Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita
Body length: unknown Distance to houses: about 300 m
Yurihonjō 東由利蔵, Akita
In Yurihonjo City (Higashiyuri), a man in his 40s inspecting rice fields was attacked by a bear around 08:20 and sustained injuries to his face and right arm; he was airlifted to a hospital by doctor helicopter. He was conscious and able to speak, and is believed to have run into a nearby house.
Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita
At around 08:20 on the 5th, in Higashiyuri Hounai, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, a man in his 40s who was inspecting rice fields was attacked by a bear and sustained injuries to his face and other areas. The fire department was notified.
Yurihonjō 東由利法内, Akita
Around 08:20 on the 5th, a 48-year-old man inspecting rice fields in Higashiyuri, Yurihonjo City, was attacked by a bear and suffered injuries to his face and right arm. He ran into a nearby shop, was airlifted to a hospital by doctor helicopter, and was conscious and able to speak.
Yurihonjō 東由利蔵, Akita
On May 5, 2026 at around 08:15, a 48-year-old man patrolling rice fields in Higashiyuri Hounai, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture was attacked by a single bear about 1 meter long, sustaining scratches to his right face and right arm. He returned to his car, someone nearby reported the incident, and he was airlifted by doctor helicopter to a hospital in Akita City; his life is not in danger.
Yurihonjō 東由利法内, Akita
On 2026-05-05 at around 08:15, a 48-year-old man patrolling rice fields in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, was attacked by a single bear and sustained injuries to his face and right arm. He was airlifted by a doctor helicopter to a hospital in Akita City and was conscious and able to speak during transport; the bear is believed to be an adult about 1 meter long.
Yurihonjō, Akita
At around 08:15 this morning in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, a 48-year-old man inspecting rice fields was attacked by a bear approximately 1 meter long, suffering injuries to his right face and right arm. He was conscious and able to speak when transported.
Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita
At around 08:15 on May 5, in Miyamae, Honnaiji, Higashiyuri, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, a 48-year-old man from the city was attacked by a bear about 1 meter long and sustained injuries to his face and right arm. According to the prefectural police, this is the first bear-related human injury in the prefecture this year.
Yurihonjō, Akita
A bear was sighted near the scene. The bear crossed the river and entered the mountains toward the west side of Inagawa Ski Area. Body length approximately 0.8–1.0 m. Police were notified; they patrolled and kept watch at the scene. No damage reported in the surrounding area. The sighting location was about 250 meters from a residence.
Yuzawa 字取上石山, Akita
On May 5 in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, a 48-year-old man was attacked by a bear about 1 meter long while in a rice field; he suffered injuries to his face and arm and was taken to hospital. Authorities are patrolling the area, marking this the first human injury in the prefecture this year.
Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita
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Yokote 増田町戸波, Akita
In Yurihonjo City (Higashiyuri Honna), a 48-year-old man inspecting rice fields was attacked by a bear about 1 meter long around 08:20; he suffered injuries to his face and right arm and was airlifted to hospital by a doctor helicopter. He was conscious and able to speak, and this is reported as the first bear-related human injury in the prefecture this year.
Yurihonjō 東由利法内, Akita
[Report] While driving on National Route 107 from Michi-no-Eki Higashiyuri toward Yokote City, I saw an adult bear about 1.2 m long in the earthen path between the road and the woods just before the Kizakura Tunnel. It was heading west.
Yurihonjō 東由利舘合, Akita
Distance to houses: about 10 m; Body length: about 1 m
Yurihonjō 雪車町, Akita
Was wandering around near the embankment of the marsh.
Yokote, Akita
A small cub-like bear crossed the road from the mountain and ran toward the fields.
Yokote 雄物川町矢神, Akita
[Report] Sighted running away from a field
Yurihonjō 大内三川, Akita
[Report] While driving, a bear crossed the national highway and went behind a house.
Yurihonjō 大内三川, Akita
Observation: While fishing on the right bank, I visually sighted a bear coming ashore from the river about 10 meters upstream of me.
Yurihonjō Kubota, Akita
Body length: 0.8 m Distance to residence: 100 m
Yurihonjō 薬師堂, Akita
Body length: approximately 1.0 m Distance to houses: approximately 250 m
Yurihonjō 烏川, Akita
One bear over 1 m in body length was sighted on the right-bank slope of the Budō River. Afterwards the bear moved into the forested area to the east. Distance to the nearest residence: approximately 50 m.
Yokote 山内平野沢, Akita
A local resident spotted a bear entering a building (work shed). It was about 1 meter in size. Afterwards, the Yokote City Wildlife Damage Response Team confirmed there was no bear inside the building.
Yokote 雄物川町道地, Akita
[Posted] Near the university
Yurihonjō Kawaguchi, Akita
[Post] Black animal
Yokote 十文字町十五野新田, Akita
While working in the fields early in the morning, footprints believed to be from a bear were discovered. The tracks crossed the rows from the south and appear to have immediately turned back.
Ugo, Akita
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Yurihonjō 山田, Akita
Crossed the road and ran off
Yurihonjō, Akita
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Yurihonjō 梵天谷地, Akita
[Post] Something black moving: crossing the road
Yokote 十文字町十五野新田, Akita
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Yurihonjō 古川端, Akita
Posted near the university
Yurihonjō Kawaguchi, Akita
A single adult Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) was sighted by nearby residents; tracks over 20 cm were found nearby. Its subsequent whereabouts are unknown.
Higashinaruse 岩井川, Akita
[Report] Spotted a skinny cub near the left-side guardrail while heading from Masuda toward Yokote. It went down into the adjacent field.
Yokote 増田町亀田, Akita
Crossed the road and entered a stand of bamboo grass.
Yurihonjō 岩城内道川, Akita
Body length: 1.5 m Distance to dwelling: approximately 25 m
Yurihonjō 岩城内道川, Akita
Ran off toward the mountainside. Body length: 50 cm. Distance to the witness: 10 m.
Yurihonjō, Akita
Peak activity at 8:00 with 15 incidents
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Over the past 30 days, 123 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 53 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 11 hours ago near Maebashi 石倉町, Gunma; the location sits about 146.6 km from the start of the route and 4.5 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 763 km route from Ibaraki Prefectural Government Building to Ichinoseki crosses Ibaraki, Gunma, Akita, Iwate, Niigata, Tochigi, and Yamagata. Over the past 30 days, 123 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 53 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 11 hours ago near Maebashi 石倉町, Gunma; the location sits about 146.6 km from the start of the route and 4.5 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 3 weeks ago at Sakata 浜中, Yamagata, sitting about 464.1 km from the start and 10 m off the route line. This is an active bear corridor. Rerouting or rescheduling your hike is strongly advised.
