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Mount Shirakami Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Mount Shirakami
Mount Shirakami had a Black Bear report in Fukaura on June 5, 2026. There were 2 incidents in the past 30 days, with no new reports in the past 7 days. Activity is not increasing, but there are still reports within the month. Recent reports include Fukaura and Fukaura Kurosaki. The area has 174 recorded incidents in total.
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11月10日から11月11日にかけて深浦町で一気に4件も報告されてるのか、一体何が起きてるんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Shirakami
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Shirakami?
Mount Shirakami has recorded 174 bear incidents in total, with 2 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 Shirakami?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Shirakami was on March 18, 2026 in Kirara Nursery (Masamichijiri district, Fukaura), Aomori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Shirakami?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Shirakami have been concentrated in Happou Hachimori (42), Fukaura (18), Fukaura Hisada (12). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Shirakami?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 2 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Shirakami?
Mount Shirakami 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.