Mountains & Hiking · Tokushima
Jirou kyuu Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Jirou kyuu, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Jirou kyuu saw its latest black bear incident on October 12, 2025 in Mima, when 1 black bear was reported. Another October report followed on October 1, 2025 in Koyahira, Mima City, Tokushima, where 1 black bear was caught in a nuisance wildlife trap in the forested area of Kawakami, about 1 kilometer from the nearest settlement.
Most of the activity has clustered around Mima, with other reports also coming from Naka, Tsurugi, Miyoshi, and Kito Kitagawa. The pace has been heaviest in October, with 2 reports in October 2025 and 2 in October 2024, while July 2023 and June 2022 also reached 2 reports each. Across 12 black bear sightings in all, the area keeps showing a steady foothold of bear activity.
Jirou kyuu Bear Incident Map
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Mima and Naka keep appearing on this list, looks like certain areas get hit way more than everywhere else around here.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Jirou kyuu
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Jirou kyuu?
Jirou kyuu has 12 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 Jirou kyuu?
The most recent bear sighting in Jirou kyuu was on October 12, 2025 in Mima, Tokushima, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Jirou kyuu?
Recent bear sightings in Jirou kyuu have been concentrated in Naka (4), Mima Koyadaira (2), Mima (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Jirou kyuu?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Jirou kyuu?
Jirou kyuu 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.