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Ni ouji take Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Ni ouji take, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Ni ouji take saw its most recent black bear report on April 6, 2026 at 20:10 in Shibata 菅谷, when a bear moved from the Sugaya Community Center parking lot toward the hills to the west. That same stretch of country has stayed active through the spring, with bear reports also coming from Tagai, 本間新田, and the mountain woodland around the bus stop area on March 29, 2026.
The heaviest pressure has been in the wooded edge country around Tagai and Shibata, where bears have been showing up close to homes, bus stops, and community buildings rather than deep in the backcountry. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 72 reports and stayed high in November 2025 with 41, before easing into December 2025 with 10 and March 2026 with 5. Across Ni ouji take, black bears have been recorded 391 times overall.
Ni ouji take Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Ni ouji take
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Ni ouji take?
Ni ouji take has recorded 391 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 Ni ouji take?
The most recent bear sighting in Ni ouji take was on April 6, 2026 in Shibata 菅谷, Niigata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Ni ouji take?
Recent bear sightings in Ni ouji take have been concentrated in Shibata 繁山 (21), Shibata 宮古木 (12), Shibata 上楠川 (11). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Ni ouji take?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Ni ouji take?
Ni ouji 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.