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Kawabe Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kawabe, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kamo Kawabe Town saw 1 black bear on 2025-10-21 in Kawabe Fukushima, a recent single sighting that keeps the total at 7 reported here. Activity has been light lately with only 1 sighting in 2025-07 at Kawabe Hikumi and the October report, so the area is not busy right now.
The longer record shows older bursts in 2006-01 and 2010-01 with multiple bears reported in specific local spots like Kawabe Kamikawabe and Kawabe Kashio, and those entries are included in the total 7 sightings. The most recent incidents are concentrated in Kawabe Fukushima and Kawabe Hikumi, reflecting where the action has happened lately.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kawabe
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kawabe?
Kawabe has 7 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 Kawabe?
The most recent bear sighting in Kawabe was on October 20, 2025 in Kawabe Fukushima, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kawabe?
Recent bear sightings in Kawabe have been concentrated in Kawabe Kashio (2), Kawabe Fukushima (1), Kawabe Hikumi (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kawabe?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kawabe?
Kawabe 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.