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Seki Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Seki, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Seki's latest black bear report came on January 22, 2026 at 18:00 in 武芸川町宇多院, where 1 black bear was seen. That follows another close pass on December 8, 2025 in 新迫間, where 2 black bears were reported.
The busiest stretch has been around October 2025, when activity reached 5 reports, with other scattered sightings in June 2025 and May 2025. The most active places in the record are 武芸川町宇多院, 新迫間, 神野, and 西神野, and Seki has logged 89 black bear sightings overall.
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October alone had four reports across different areas in Seki, which is pretty concentrated for a single month.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Seki
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Seki?
Seki has 89 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 Seki?
The most recent bear sighting in Seki was on January 22, 2026 in Seki 武芸川町宇多院, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Seki?
Recent bear sightings in Seki have been concentrated in Seki 武芸川町宇多院 (8), Seki 板取 (6), Seki 洞戸飛瀬 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Seki?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Seki?
Seki 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.