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Semboku Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Semboku, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Semboku's most recent black bear report came on April 30, 2026 at 17:50 in Senboku Kakunodatemachi Kumoshikari, where a bear about 0.5 m long was trying to climb from a rice field up the bypass slope, only about 60 m from nearby buildings, and its direction of departure was unknown. Another sighting on April 30 at 16:22 in Senboku Kakunodatemachi Yamayakawasaki involved a bear about 1.2 m long that was seen about 10 m from a house before leaving, with no known direction of departure.
The busiest parts of the area in the recent reports are around Senboku Kakunodatemachi Kumoshikari, Senboku Kakunodatemachi Yamayakawasaki, and Senboku Kakunodatemachi Nishinagano, where bears have been turning up near rice fields, roads, and the edge of homes. Activity clearly peaks in October and November, when reports surged to 338 and 174, then eased through winter, while Semboku has recorded 1,339 black bear sightings overall.
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2月21日だけで3件も報告されてるのか、同じ個体が何度も目撃されてるのかな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Semboku
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Semboku?
Semboku has recorded 1,339 bear incidents in total, with 21 reported in the last 30 days and 6 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 Semboku?
The most recent bear sighting in Semboku was on April 30, 2026 in Senboku Kakunodatemachi-Kumoshikari, Akita, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Semboku?
Recent bear sightings in Semboku have been concentrated in Semboku Kakunodatemachi (27), Semboku Kakunodatemachi-Ogata (9), Senboku (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Semboku?
Activity has slowed. 6 incidents in the last 7 days, 21 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Semboku?
Semboku 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.