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Kaneyama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kaneyama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kaneyama’s most recent black bear report came on November 2, 2025 at Koguriyama, where 1 black bear was seen at 19:25. Just before that, bears were also reported in Nakagawa, Kawaguchi, and Honna, and on October 28, 2025 in Kaneyama Town a man in his 70s was attacked on a town road and suffered cuts to his forehead and right hand.
The activity is centered most strongly in Kawaguchi, Koguriyama, and Nakagawa, with other sightings also coming from Honna and Kaneyama Town. The pace was heaviest in October 2025 with 8 reports, stayed active in September 2025 with 6, and the area has recorded 37 black bear sightings overall.
Kaneyama Bear Incident Map
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10月末に70代男性が襲われたばかりなのに、9月だけで3件も報告されてるのか—相当な頻度で出没してるんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kaneyama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kaneyama?
Kaneyama has 37 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 Kaneyama?
The most recent bear sighting in Kaneyama was on November 2, 2025 in Kaneyama Koguriyama, Fukushima, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kaneyama?
Recent bear sightings in Kaneyama have been concentrated in Kaneyama Kawaguchi (13), Kaneyama Mizunuma (5), Kaneyama Koguriyama (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kaneyama?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kaneyama?
Kaneyama 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.