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Okuwa Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Okuwa, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
In Okuwa, the latest report came on December 12, 2025 at 09:00, when 1 black bear of unknown size was spotted. Earlier in the season, October 18, 2025 brought 2 juvenile black bears in Ookuwa 大字野尻, which keeps this area on watch.
Okuwa has seen the heaviest activity around June and August in 2024, with June 2024 standing out as the busiest month, while September 2024 and October 2024 also stayed active and 2025 picked up again in June, July, September, and October. The area has recorded 74 black bear sightings overall, so these reports are part of a long running pattern rather than a one off event.
Okuwa Bear Incident Map
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Is it the same one coming back? Ookuwa's had reports basically every month since June, and now there's mother and cub sightings mixed in with juveniles.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Okuwa
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Okuwa?
Okuwa has 74 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 Okuwa?
The most recent bear sighting in Okuwa was on December 12, 2025 in Ookuwa, Nagano, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Okuwa?
Recent bear sightings in Okuwa have been concentrated in Ookuwa (52), Ookuwa 大字野尻 (11), Ookuwa 大字殿 (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Okuwa?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Okuwa?
Okuwa 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.