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Ogawara Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Ogawara, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Ogawara’s most recent black bear report came from Ogawara 字山崎町 on November 16, 2025, when 1 bear was seen. That same area also saw reports on November 15, 2025 at 16:30, on November 14, 2025 at 03:00, and twice on November 10, 2025, which shows that 字山崎町 has been the center of the latest activity.
The strongest cluster is in Ogawara 字山崎町, with other sightings also coming from 字大竜, 堤, and 大谷. Activity has been heaviest in November 2025 with 6 reports, after October 2025 with 3 and September 2025 with 1, and Ogawara has recorded 22 black bear sightings overall.
Ogawara Bear Incident Map
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11月中旬だけで4件も報告されてるんだ。大河原町、相当ペースが早い。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Ogawara
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Ogawara?
Ogawara has 22 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 Ogawara?
The most recent bear sighting in Ogawara was on November 15, 2025 in Ogawara 字山崎町, Miyagi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Ogawara?
Recent bear sightings in Ogawara have been concentrated in Ogawara 新寺 (6), Ogawara 字山崎町 (5), Ogawara 堤 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Ogawara?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Ogawara?
Ogawara 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.