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Joyo Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Joyo, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Joyo saw its most recent black bear report in the Tomino Horiguchi district on November 19, 2025, when a bear like animal was spotted around 22:00. That report followed another note from November 18 about a bear at an apartment bicycle parking area, showing the animal has been moving through the city edge and built up neighborhoods.
Activity has been concentrated in Joyo City itself, with reports from Tono, Ichinobe, Nagaike, Kuse, Aotani Elementary School, and Nakaishigami. The pace has been heaviest in November 2025, which saw 8 reports, compared with 5 in October 2025, and Joyo has recorded 13 black bear sightings overall.
Joyo Bear Incident Map
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11月だけで5件も報告されてるから、この1ヶ月は相当多いな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Joyo
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Joyo?
Joyo has 13 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 Joyo?
The most recent bear sighting in Joyo was on November 19, 2025 in Tomino Horiguchi district, Joyo City, Kyoto, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Joyo?
Recent bear sightings in Joyo have been concentrated in Joyo City (3), Tomino Horiguchi district, Joyo City (1), Joyo Tono (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Joyo?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Joyo?
Joyo 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.