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Nishimeya Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Nishimeya, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Nishimeya’s most recent sharp encounter came on November 24, 2025 at the Nishimeya Village office area, where a roughly 50 centimeter bear cub was caught on camera bumping into an automatic door. That followed another cub entering the village office on November 23, 2025, which shows how close these black bears are coming to people in the center of town.
Most of the activity has clustered around Nishimeya Tashiro, Nishimeya Taiaki, and the Nishimeya Village Office, with sightings turning up there again and again. The busiest months in the record were October 2025 with 13 incidents and November 2025 with 8, and the area has logged 117 black bear sightings overall.
Nishimeya Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Nishimeya
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Nishimeya?
Nishimeya has 117 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 Nishimeya?
The most recent bear sighting in Nishimeya was on November 24, 2025 in Nishimeya Village, Aomori, Aomori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Nishimeya?
Recent bear sightings in Nishimeya have been concentrated in Nishimeya Tashiro (45), Nishimeya Imoritai (18), Nishimeya Shirasawa (11). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Nishimeya?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Nishimeya?
Nishimeya 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.