Mountains & Hiking · Iwate
Murone yama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Murone yama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Murone yama’s most striking recent bear incident came on April 29, 2026, when an adult black bear about 1 meter long was seen in Ichinoseki. Just two days earlier in Ichinoseki’s Daitocho Surisawa, goats were found killed near barns and a livestock farm, with signs of bear activity left behind.
The busiest places in this record are Ichinoseki and Kesennuma, and the activity clusters most clearly in December 2025, when reports reached 5. Across Murone yama, there have been 30 black bear sightings, with other noticeable stretches in November 2025 with 3, October 2025 with 2, and May 2025 with 3.
Murone yama Bear Incident Map
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12月だけで3日連続で目撃されてるのか。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Murone yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Murone yama?
Murone yama has recorded 30 bear incidents in total, with 4 reported in the last 30 days and 4 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 Murone yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Murone yama was on April 29, 2026 in Ichinoseki, Iwate, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Murone yama?
Recent bear sightings in Murone yama have been concentrated in Kesennuma 茗荷沢 (4), Ichinoseki (3), Ichinoseki 大東町摺沢 (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Murone yama?
Activity is elevated. 4 of the 4 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Murone yama?
Murone 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.