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Kureha yama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kureha yama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kureha yama has just seen a serious black bear attack in Toyama City on April 30, 2026, when a male bear was shot in an emergency cull after a woman in her 40s was attacked while walking in a residential area of Mori 2 chome. The bear had come out of cover near an irrigation channel and drainage ditch area, showing how close these encounters are coming to homes and streets.
Across this area, the most active spots have been the residential edge of Toyama City, especially Mori and Mori 2 chome, where several April 29 and April 30 reports clustered. Activity has been heaviest in October 2025 with 175 incidents and November 2025 with 89, then it stayed active into December 2025 with 27 and March 2026 with 4. Kureha yama has recorded 955 black bear sightings overall.
Kureha yama Bear Incident Map
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呉羽山で936件も出没報告があるんか、相当な多さだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kureha yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kureha yama?
Kureha yama has recorded 955 bear incidents in total, with 16 reported in the last 30 days and 15 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 Kureha yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Kureha yama was on April 30, 2026 in Toyama, Toyama, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kureha yama?
Recent bear sightings in Kureha yama have been concentrated in Toyama (14), Toyama Yatsuomachi-Mizutani (12), Toyama Fuchumachi-Aramachimuranishi (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kureha yama?
Activity is elevated. 15 of the 16 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Kureha yama?
Kureha 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.