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Iozen Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Iozen, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Iozen’s most recent black bear incident came at 03:50 on February 27, 2026, when an adult bear was sighted in Tenjin along the Prefectural Route Kanazawa Yuwaku Fukumitsu Line in Nanto City. That same sighting was also reported in Nanto Tenjin, and it stands out as the clearest sign that bear activity is still moving through the area.
The most active places in this record are Kanazawa City and Nanto City, with repeated reports around Yuwaku, Yuwaku Tagojimamachi, Tawaramachi, Utao cho, and Tenjin, plus Takeuchi in Nanto. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 92 incidents and stayed high in November 2025 with 60, while December 2025 added 7, January 2026 added 1, and February 2026 added 3, bringing the area’s total to 1,235 black bear sightings.
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1,233 incidents for one area is staggering.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Iozen
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Iozen?
Iozen has 1,235 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 Iozen?
The most recent bear sighting in Iozen was on February 26, 2026 in Nanto 天神, Toyama, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Iozen?
Recent bear sightings in Iozen have been concentrated in Nanto 小山 (12), Nanto 打尾 (6), Kanazawa Kakumamachi (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Iozen?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Iozen?
Iozen 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.