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Sannohe Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Sannohe, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Sannohe saw its most recent troubling sign on April 10, 2026 at Sannohe Tonai, where a single black bear was sighted near Donai Shimizuta around 11:35 AM. Just a few days earlier, on April 7, 2026, more bears were reported in Tonai and Toyokawa, including animals crossing the road near the Tounai Sawada bus stop and the Tonai Sawatadahira bus stop, with no injuries reported in those cases.
The busiest ground is in Tonai, especially around Sawada, Toyokawa, and nearby road corridors, while quieter reports also reach Izumiyama and the cemetery area in Sannohe Town. Activity has been strongest in October 2025, when there were 18 sightings, and it stayed high in November 2025 with 14 and December 2025 with 12, before easing to 2 in January 2026. Across 158 total black bear sightings in Sannohe, the pattern shows a town where bears keep turning up around settled places and roadside edges.
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Three sightings on December 1st alone in this town, and two of them involved the Tonai area.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Sannohe
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Sannohe?
Sannohe has recorded 158 bear incidents in total, with 6 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 Sannohe?
The most recent bear sighting in Sannohe was on December 22, 2025 in near a cemetery in Sannohe Town, Aomori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Sannohe?
Recent bear sightings in Sannohe have been concentrated in Sannohe Tonai (17), Sannohe Toyokawa (14), Sannohe Umenai (12). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Sannohe?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 6 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Sannohe?
Sannohe 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.