Futagoyama

In Shiokawamachi Nakayazawa, Kitakata City, a chicken coop was broken and 4 of 7 chickens being raised were found dead; the damage is believed to have been caused by a bear.

Kitakata 塩川町中屋沢, Fukushima

2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted on Bandaisan-dō in Bandai town around 13:50 on June 25.

Bandai, Fukushima

1 month ago

One large adult bear crossing the road heading uphill

Bandai, Fukushima

1 month ago

A bear was sighted in Akedashi Gange-toge, Bandai Town.

Bandai 大字赤枝, Fukushima

1 month ago

Around 15:00 on April 11, 2026, a single bear about 80 cm long was sighted crossing a prefectural road (Major Local Road Inawashiro-Shiogawa Line) north to south in Sarashina, Bandai Town, Fukushima. The bear went into rice fields on the south side of the road and its whereabouts are unknown; no injuries or property damage have been reported. Police have shared information with the town, are patrolling the area by patrol car, and have urged residents to be cautious.

Bandai 大字更科, Fukushima

3 months ago

Kitakata 塩川町中屋沢, Fukushima

8 months ago

Around 16:40 on the 23rd, two bears were sighted near a persimmon tree by the roadside along the Inawashiro-Shiogawa prefectural route in Bandai Town. Their lengths were about 1 meter and about 50 cm; no injuries have been reported and police are urging caution.

Bandai Town, Fukushima

8 months ago

Adult bear (around 1m?). In the km ~2.7 to the way up to Oguninuma. Approached from the bushes but at some point it run uphill. I did not finish the trail

Kitashiobara, Fukushima

8 months ago