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Yokote Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Yokote, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Yokote’s most recent bear report came on April 30, 2026 in Yokote 2-chome, where a black bear was posted with no situation description, but the area is treated as high risk. Just before that, on April 28, 2026, a bear about 1 m long was seen near the south side of Takubono Swamp in Yokote Fuke ootstsutsumi, then ran west after appearing about 200 m from the nearest house.
The busiest ground has been around Yokote 2-chome, Yokote 3-chome, Kamiuchi machi, and Inooka, with other reports also coming from Yokote Omonogawa machi Dochiji and Yokote Yamanouchi Hiranosawa. Activity was strongest in October 2025 with 379 incidents and November 2025 with 141, then it eased but kept going through winter and into spring, and Yokote has recorded 1,002 black bear sightings overall.
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971件って相当な数だ。最近の報告だけ見ても3月に4件、2月に4件と、春先に集中してるのが気になる。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Yokote
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Yokote?
Yokote has recorded 1,002 bear incidents in total, with 30 reported in the last 30 days and 5 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 Yokote?
The most recent bear sighting in Yokote was on April 30, 2026 in Yokote 2-chome, Akita, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Yokote?
Recent bear sightings in Yokote have been concentrated in Yokote Oya-terauchi (13), Yokote 増田町亀田 (7), Yokote Shirominami-machi (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Yokote?
Activity has slowed. 5 incidents in the last 7 days, 30 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Yokote?
Yokote 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.