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Kawakita Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kawakita, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Nomi Kawakita Town has had 7 recorded black bear sightings, and the latest incident on 2025-11-08 involved one bear moving toward the Tedori River near Kawakita Bridge in Mitsuguchi-cho after being seen earlier that morning.
Sightings were most recent around Kawakita Bridge, Kawakita Nakajima, and Kawakita Yamadasenden, and October 2024 had 3 sightings while September 2024 had 2, showing the action clustered in the Kawakita area rather than evenly spread across town.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kawakita
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kawakita?
Kawakita has 7 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Kawakita?
The most recent bear sighting in Kawakita was on November 8, 2025 in Kawakita Bridge, Mitsuguchi-cho, Nomi City, Ishikawa, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kawakita?
Recent bear sightings in Kawakita have been concentrated in Kawakita Bridge, Mitsuguchi-cho, Nomi City (1), Kawakita Nakajima (1), Kawakita Yamadasenden (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kawakita?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kawakita?
Kawakita 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.