Kitaakita 반달가슴곰 출몰 정보

Kitaakita saw its most striking recent report on May 9, 2026, when a black bear about 1.5 m in size came down from the mountain in Komata, crossed a rice field, and headed toward the Komatagawabase. Another close call came on May 8, 2026, when a bear about 1.2 m long was spotted in Tsuzureko while someone was working in a field, only about 10 meters from a building.

The busiest pockets are around Wakigami, Ani, and the settled edges of town, where bears have been seen behind the Isedotai Jomon Museum, near vacant houses, in grassy areas, and even between homes. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 350 reports and stayed high in November 2025 with 116, while April 2026 still brought 16 sightings after a quieter winter. Kitaakita has recorded 1,497 black bear sightings overall, and the recent reports show bears still moving through fields, roadsides, and neighborhoods.