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Karamatsu take Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Karamatsu take, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Karamatsu take has seen its most striking recent bear encounter at HAKUBA47 Winter Sports Park in Hakuba Village, where an adult black bear was filmed sprinting after a man on a snowskate on December 7, 2025. That same day, more reports came in from Hakuba Village, and a bear was also described near the slopes at HAKUBA47 Winter Sports Park showing chase like behavior, making that winter day the clearest flashpoint in the area.
Most of the activity around Karamatsu take has centered on Hakuba and Hakuba Village, with additional sightings in Hakuba Hokujo. The pace has been heaviest in October 2025 with 31 incidents and November 2025 with 16, while December 2025 still brought 5 reports, and the area has recorded 145 black bear sightings overall.
Karamatsu take Bear Incident Map
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Five reports in just one week at HAKUBA47, and most of them on the same day in early December.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Karamatsu take
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Karamatsu take?
Karamatsu take has recorded 145 bear incidents in total, with 5 reported in the last 30 days and 3 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Karamatsu take?
The most recent bear sighting in Karamatsu take was on April 24, 2026 in Hakuba, Nagano, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Karamatsu take?
Recent bear sightings in Karamatsu take have been concentrated in Hakuba (76), Hakuba Hokujo (23), Hakuba 飯田 (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Karamatsu take?
Activity is elevated. 3 of the 5 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Karamatsu take?
Karamatsu take 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.