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Myoko Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Myoko, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Myoko’s most recent troubling report came on April 27, 2026 at about 10:30 a.m., when a black bear about 1 meter long was seen walking through rice fields near the Yashiro Community Sports Center and moving from the Yashiro River toward the settlement. Another bear was also reported in Myoko that same morning in the same general area, underscoring how close these animals have been getting to homes and community facilities.
The hot spots have been around Michi no Eki Arai, Sekiyama, Sakaguchi Shinden, Ohara Shinden, and Nakayokoyama, with several sightings also turning up near roads, fields, and the edge of the mountains. Activity was heaviest in October 2025 with 33 incidents, stayed high through November 2025 with 16 and September 2025 with 23, and then eased into winter before rising again in January 2026 with 3 and February 2026 with 1. In all, Myoko has recorded 498 black bear sightings.
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妙高市で95件の出没報告があるってずいぶん多いな、特に1月から2月にかけて民家の近くで相次いでるのが気になる。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Myoko
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Myoko?
Myoko has recorded 498 bear incidents in total, with 8 reported in the last 30 days and 2 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Myoko?
The most recent bear sighting in Myoko was on April 27, 2026 in Myoko, Niigata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Myoko?
Recent bear sightings in Myoko have been concentrated in Myoko 大字田切 (10), Myoko 大字坂口新田 (8), Myoko 関川 (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Myoko?
Activity has slowed. 2 incidents in the last 7 days, 8 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Myoko?
Myoko 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.