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Yokohama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Yokohama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Yokohama’s latest black bear report came on April 9, 2026 at Modashidaira in Yokohama Town, where a resident gathering wild plants spotted 1 bear around 16:30 and no injuries or damage were reported. That keeps the area’s total at 70 black bear sightings.
The most active spots have been Kawataro kawame, Okawabata, Hayashijiri, Utou, Torigauta, Shimosotonosawa, and Domeki, with reports spread across those places and some property damage noted at Kawataro kawame in October 2025 and November 2025. Activity peaked in August 2025 with 22 reports, stayed high in September 2025 with 11, and then eased through October 2025 with 4 and November 2025 with 1.
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川太郎地区で10月と11月に同じように網が被害に遭ってるけど、同じ個体なんだろうか。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Yokohama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Yokohama?
Yokohama has recorded 70 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 Yokohama?
The most recent bear sighting in Yokohama was on April 9, 2026 in Yokohama Kitakawadai, Aomori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Yokohama?
Recent bear sightings in Yokohama have been concentrated in Yokohama Ienomae-kawame (12), Yokohama Myojintaira (4), Yokohama Hayashijiri (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Yokohama?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Yokohama?
Yokohama 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.