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This 16 km route runs from Oshu to Kitakami within Iwate. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Kitakami Aisaricho, Iwate.
With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.
Around 20:25 on May 15, an adult bear was sighted on a city road north of Kitakami General Sports Park in Takamaedanchi, Awasaracho, Kitakami City; the bear crossed the road from north to south and ran toward the park. No damage from the bear was reported, and police have urged nearby residents to be cautious.
Kitakami Aisaricho, Iwate
A single young bear was sighted on the elementary school grounds.
Ōshū 江刺稲瀬, Iwate
Witnessed one adult bear moving through rice paddies and houses, heading into the brush along the Isawa River.
Ōshū 水沢卸町, Iwate
Damage to agricultural machinery storage and feed sacks. Claw marks and other signs of bear activity.
Ōshū, Iwate
Peak activity at 9:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.
The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Kitakami Aisaricho, Iwate.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 16 km route runs from Oshu to Kitakami within Iwate. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Kitakami Aisaricho, Iwate. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.
