Azuma-Kofuji

In a woodland in Sakuramoto, Fukushima City, before 9:30 a.m. on April 26, a man in his 50s who was collecting wild plants was attacked by a single bear about 1 meter long and suffered injuries to both legs, including a bite to his left foot. The bear left after the man resisted; he received treatment at a hospital and his life is not in danger. His wife was uninjured.

Fukushima, Fukushima

1 month ago

At around 20:00 on April 17, 2026, on National Route 115 in Tsuchiyu Onsen-machi, Fukushima City, a passenger car traveling from Inawashiro toward Fukushima City struck one bear that had entered the road. The vehicle was partly damaged but the male driver was not injured; the bear left the scene. Police, working with Fukushima City Hall, warned people in the area to be cautious.

Fukushima, Fukushima

1 month ago

Around 06:30 on the 18th, a man in his 60s driving in Sakuramoto, Fukushima City, sighted one bear (about 1 meter long) in a persimmon tree. The bear later climbed down and fled north; there were no human or property damages. Police patrolled by patrol car and urged caution.

Sakuramoto, Fukushima City, Fukushima

6 months ago

Fukushima, Fukushima

6 months ago

Fukushima, Fukushima

7 months ago

Around 3:00 PM on October 26, in Kurayama area, Tsuyu Onsen Town, Fukushima City, the witness saw a bear about 1 m walking near a facility. The bear then left northwest from the sighting location.

Fukushima, Fukushima

7 months ago

Around 12:30 PM on October 26, in Tsuyu Onsen Town, Fukushima City, the witness saw a bear about 1 m walking near a facility. The bear then left northwest from the sighting location.

Fukushima, Fukushima

7 months ago

Fukushima, Fukushima

7 months ago