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Kawanori yama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kawanori yama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kawanori yama was marked by a black bear report on April 19, 2026 at Tokyo Hikawa, when 1 bear was reported. That latest sighting adds to a run of recent encounters in the same mountain region, including Ōme Mitakesan and Tokyo near Odake Mountain Hut in April and March.
The most active areas have been around Tokyo, Okutama, and the wider western mountain belt, where reports keep turning up in the valleys, on forest roads, and near trailheads. Activity peaked in June 2025 with 36 incidents and stayed very busy through July with 29, while Kawanori yama has now recorded 459 black bear sightings overall.
Kawanori yama Bear Incident Map
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12月だけで7件も報告されてるのか、この時期に集中してるんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kawanori yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kawanori yama?
Kawanori yama has recorded 459 bear incidents in total, with 2 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 Kawanori yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Kawanori yama was on April 6, 2026 in Tokyo, Tokyo, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kawanori yama?
Recent bear sightings in Kawanori yama have been concentrated in Tokyo (33), Ōme Mitake honcho (10), Ōme Mitake (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kawanori yama?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 2 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Kawanori yama?
Kawanori yama 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.