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Santou yama Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Santou yama
Santou yama had a Black Bear report in Tokyo Hikawa on June 11, 2026. There were 24 incidents in the past 30 days, including 1 in the past 7 days. Reports are down from the previous week, but recent activity remains. Recent reports are spread across Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo Sakai, and Tokyo Kochi. The area has 456 recorded incidents in total.
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12月から2月にかけて奥多摩町や檜原村で立て続けに出没報告が上がってるのか、冬の時期に活動が活発になるんだな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Santou yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Santou yama?
Santou yama has recorded 456 bear incidents in total, with 24 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Santou yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Santou yama was on June 7, 2026 in Kosuge 田口, Yamanashi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Santou yama?
Recent bear sightings in Santou yama have been concentrated in Tokyo (11), Tokyo Hikawa (9), Tokyo Hara (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Santou yama?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 24 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Santou yama?
Santou 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.