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Sotogahama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Sotogahama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Sotogahama’s most recent black bear report came on November 16, 2025 at Tairadate Negishi ogawa, where two bears were sighted. That follows fresh activity in October 2025 at Minmaya Tatsuhama on October 30 and Minmaya Hyoro on October 29, showing the bears are still moving through the area.
The busiest stretches have been around Minmaya and Kanita, with repeated reports at Minmaya Hyoro, Minmaya Kamitaira, Kanita Yamamoto nowaki, Kanita Yamamoto kotani, and Kanitawatari. Activity has also shown up at Tairadate Negishi ogawa and Kanita Sotokuroyama, and the monthly pace has been strongest in May 2025 with 4 reports, while the area has logged 15 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Sotogahama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Sotogahama?
Sotogahama has 15 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Sotogahama?
The most recent bear sighting in Sotogahama was on November 16, 2025 in Sotogahama Tairadate-Negishi-ogawa, Aomori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Sotogahama?
Recent bear sightings in Sotogahama have been concentrated in Sotogahama Minmaya-Hyoro (3), Sotogahama Tairadate-Negishi-ogawa (2), Sotogahama Kanita-Yamamoto-kotani (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Sotogahama?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Sotogahama?
Sotogahama 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.