Shingosan Shoukokuji Temple

Just after noon on May 12, a single animal believed to be a bear about 0.5 m long was sighted in a cemetery in Kuroiwa, Kanda-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. The animal walked toward the mountain to the east and its whereabouts are currently unknown; no injuries or damage have been confirmed. Police continue patrols by cruiser and are sharing information with Aizuwakamatsu City Hall.

Aizuwakamatsu Mondenmachi-Oyama, Fukushima

2 weeks ago

Around noon on 2026-04-22, a man in his 40s preparing to use a campsite in Kadota-cho, Aizuwakamatsu City, spotted a single bear about 1 m long in the brush south of the site. The bear left toward the forest to the south; the man was unharmed and no other damage has been confirmed. Police are patrolling by patrol car and urging caution.

Aizuwakamatsu Mondenmachi-Oyama, Fukushima

1 month ago

Shortly after 14:30 on the 1st, one bear about 1 meter long was sighted on a woodland walking path in Kadota-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. No damage has been confirmed in the area so far; police are on alert nearby and are urging local residents to be cautious.

Aizuwakamatsu Mondenmachi-Oyama, Fukushima

1 month ago

A bear was reported in Tsutsumisawashita Village, Kadoga Town, Aizuwakamatsu City on the morning of October 14.

Tsutsumisawashita Village, Kadogamachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima

7 months ago

Aizuwakamatsu Mondenmachi-Tsutsumizawa, Fukushima

7 months ago

Around 6:48 AM on October 14, on a municipal road in Miharu? No, in Aizu-Wakamatsu City’s Monodamachi area, the witness at home saw a bear about 1 m long on the road. The bear then moved east from the location; subsequent movements unknown.

Aizuwakamatsu Mondenmachi-Negishihigashi, Fukushima

7 months ago

September 16, around 1:50 PM, Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Kadota Town, Kuroiwa area; witness saw a bear about 1 m walking along the embankment, which it then climbed; movement after unknown.

Aizuwakamatsu Mondenmachi-Oyama, Fukushima

8 months ago

Aizuwakamatsu Mondenmachi-Tsutsumizawa, Fukushima

11 months ago