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Kosaka Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kosaka, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kosaka saw a bear cub running through the bushes along the roadside on April 29, 2026 at 17:53, and two days earlier another cub was reported alone on the highway at 08:50 on April 28, 2026. The most recent reports are all close to roads, homes, and the edge of the mountain, including a cub near a home on April 4, 2026 in Kosaka and a bear about 1 meter long moving through rice fields in Kosaka 小坂余路米 the same day.
The busiest stretches in this area keep showing up around Araya, Kosaka-kozan, and the roadside edges of Kosaka, with activity reaching its highest point in October 2025 at 42 reports and staying heavy in September 2025 with 30 and July 2025 with 28. Across Kosaka, black bear sightings have reached 326, and the recent pattern shows bears pushing into places where people live, farm, and travel.
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11月だけで相当な数が報告されてるけど、栗や柿が旬だからクマも集まってくるのか。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kosaka
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kosaka?
Kosaka has recorded 326 bear incidents in total, with 8 reported in the last 30 days and 2 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Kosaka?
The most recent bear sighting in Kosaka was on April 29, 2026 in Kosaka, Akita, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kosaka?
Recent bear sightings in Kosaka have been concentrated in Kosaka Araya (21), Kosaka 小坂砂子沢 (21), Kosaka 小坂余路米 (12). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kosaka?
Activity has slowed. 2 incidents in the last 7 days, 8 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Kosaka?
Kosaka is home to Asian black bears, which weigh up to 120kg and inhabit the mountains of Honshu and Shikoku. They are generally shy but can be dangerous when surprised or protecting cubs. Carry bear bells while hiking.