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Mount Moriyoshi Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Moriyoshi, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Moriyoshi has been seeing black bears moving right up to houses and roads, and the most recent report came on April 18, 2026 along National Route 105 in Kitaakita Ani Magisawakozan, where a man in his 60s spotted a bear about 1 meter long. That kind of roadside encounter fits the pattern here, with earlier reports in Ani Koyawatari, Ani Utto, and Ani Arahase placing bears on sidewalks, near private homes, and in the trees beside inhabited streets.
The busiest stretch has been around Kitaakita City, especially the Ani district, where several of the recent sightings cluster near houses and roadside edges. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 22 reports, then stayed active into September 2025 with 5, August 2025 with 4, and July 2025 with 2, while winter still brought sightings in November 2025, December 2025, and February 2026; altogether, this area has recorded 83 black bear sightings.
Mount Moriyoshi Bear Incident Map
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10月末に北秋田市で集中してるのか。82件って相当な数だな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Moriyoshi
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Moriyoshi?
Mount Moriyoshi has recorded 83 bear incidents in total, with 1 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 Mount Moriyoshi?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Moriyoshi was on February 16, 2026 in Kitaakita Ani-Koyawatari, Akita, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Moriyoshi?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Moriyoshi have been concentrated in Kitaakita Ani-Hitachinai (7), Kitaakita Totorinai (7), Kitaakita 阿仁荒瀬向岱 (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Moriyoshi?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Moriyoshi?
Mount Moriyoshi 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.