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Shimojo Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Shimojo, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Shimoina Gun Shimojo Mura had a recent sighting on 2025-12-02 in Shimojo 新井 of 1 black bear, bringing the recorded total to 8 sightings in this dataset. Activity has been steady through late 2025 with sightings also in Shimojo Okubo and Shimojo 手塚原 during the fall months.
The busiest local spots lately are Shimojo 手塚原 with both an adult and a cub reported in late September and October and Shimojo 新井 with two recent reports including the December incident, and the monthly counts show 1 sighting in December, November, and October and 2 in September. The data lists 8 total sightings and includes earlier reports from spring and one from 2024 in Shimojo 小松原.
Shimojo Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Shimojo
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Shimojo?
Shimojo has 8 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 Shimojo?
The most recent bear sighting in Shimojo was on December 2, 2025 in Shimojo 新井, Nagano, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Shimojo?
Recent bear sightings in Shimojo have been concentrated in Shimojo 新井 (2), Shimojo 手塚原 (2), Shimojo 小松原 (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Shimojo?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Shimojo?
Shimojo 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.