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Neba Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Neba, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Shimoina Neba Village has had 10 recorded black bear sightings, with the most recent on 2025-09-21 in Neba Sakaki when an adult black bear was seen at 09:00. Activity has been steady through summer months with several evening sightings in Neba Sakamachi during 2024 and 2025.
The action is mainly around Neba Sakamachi and Neba Sakaki, and the monthly counts show peaks in 2024-08 with 4 sightings and 2025-07 with 2 sightings. Overall there were 10 sightings total across the listed months, with single sightings in other areas like Neba Toride, Neba Kodochi, and Neba Takahashi.
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7月と8月、9月に集中してて、去年の秋から今年の秋まで途切れずに出没が続いてるんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Neba
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Neba?
Neba has 10 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 Neba?
The most recent bear sighting in Neba was on September 21, 2025 in Neba Sakaki, Nagano, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Neba?
Recent bear sightings in Neba have been concentrated in Neba Sakamachi (6), Neba Sakaki (1), Neba Toride (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Neba?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Neba?
Neba 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.