This 94.5 km route from Shinjo to Mount Gassan crosses Yamagata. Over the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 4 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 2 days ago near Murayama 大字大槇, Yamagata; the location sits about 46.5 km from the start of the route and 564 m off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 2 weeks ago at Kahoku 大字吉田, Yamagata, sitting about 54.8 km from the start and 150 m off the route line.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
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Around 6:00 a.m. on May 9, one bear was sighted in the urban area of Izumida Okan Higashi, Shinjō City, Yamagata Prefecture. Based on its size, the bear appears to be an adult.
Shinjo Izumita, Yamagata
On May 9 around 05:10 and again around 06:10, a bear was sighted in Izumida, Shinjo City, observed walking in a field and crossing a road. The article excerpt does not report any injuries.
Shinjo Izumita, Yamagata
At around 05:00 on May 9, one bear believed to be an adult was sighted near a private house in Izumida Higashi, Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture.
Shinjo Izumita, Yamagata
Bear tracks were found in the field.
Murayama 大字大槇, Yamagata
Around 18:00 on April 26, tracks believed to be from a bear were found in Yachi, Kahoku Town. Police say no human or property damage has been confirmed and are advising caution when passing through the area and asking people to report any sightings.
Kahoku 大字吉田, Yamagata
Peak activity at 5:00 with 2 incidents
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Over the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 4 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 2 days ago near Murayama 大字大槇, Yamagata; the location sits about 46.5 km from the start of the route and 564 m off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 94.5 km route from Shinjo to Mount Gassan crosses Yamagata. Over the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 4 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 2 days ago near Murayama 大字大槇, Yamagata; the location sits about 46.5 km from the start of the route and 564 m off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 2 weeks ago at Kahoku 大字吉田, Yamagata, sitting about 54.8 km from the start and 150 m off the route line. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
