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This 73 km route runs from Miyagi Shrine to Noda, passing through Aomori and Iwate. In the past 30 days, 22 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Kuji, Iwate.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
A bear was sighted in Obanai-cho 17th district, Kuji City.
Kuji, Iwate
An Australian man was attacked by a bear on the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail course in Tamagawa, Noda, Iwate, suffering injuries to his face and abdomen.
Noda, Iwate
Walked from the rice fields near Shimodaira bus stop toward the mountain side.
Hashikami Toyabe, Aomori
Crossed the road from west to east.
Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori
A bear was sighted moving in Kogarabari-? (角柄折蝙蝠), Hashikami Town, Aomori, around 6:55 PM on July 21.
Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori
Observed moving eastward.
Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori
No information available
Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori
On 2026-07-21, one bear was sighted in Shirogane-cho Ushinainadamichi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture.
Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Natsui-cho Natsui 4-chome, Kuji City.
Kuji 夏井町, Iwate
A bear was sighted in Ubecho 1-chiwari, Kuji City.
Kuji, Iwate
A bear was sighted in Ubecho 3rd district, Kuji City, around 15:05.
Kuji 宇部町, Iwate
A bear was sighted in Samahama-cho Honcho 7th district, Kuji City.
Kuji, Iwate
(No information)
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori
Sighting report of one bear cub [Source] Hachinohe City Crisis Management Division
Hachinohe Nejo, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Nejō, Hachinohe City.
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori
Report from a citizen [Issued by Hachinohe City]
Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Osanai-machi 35th division, Kuji City.
Kuji 長内町, Iwate
A bear was sighted in Nagauchi-cho 35-chiwari, Kuji City.
Kuji 長内町, Iwate
A bear was sighted in Ubecho 22-chiwari, Kuji City.
Kuji, Iwate
A bear was sighted in Nagauchi-cho 35-chiwari, Kuji City.
Kuji 長内町, Iwate
Report from a citizen [Issued by Hachinohe City]
Hachinohe Niida, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Sakaemachi 37th district, Kuji City, around 4:30 a.m. on July 4.
Kuji Sakaecho, Iwate
Peak activity at 7:00 with 5 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 22 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Kuji, Iwate.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 73 km route runs from Miyagi Shrine to Noda, passing through Aomori and Iwate. In the past 30 days, 22 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Kuji, Iwate. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
