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Sanjo Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Sanjo, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Sanjo’s most recent black bear report came on April 14, 2026, when one was seen moving among the trees deep in Trim Forest in Tsukioka and then slipped back into the mountains. Earlier that same afternoon, another bear was reported in the Trim no Mori area of the Municipal General Sports Park in Tsukioka 4, showing that the forest edge there is still active.
The busiest stretches have been around Tsukioka, Kamihonai, Iida, Nagamine, and Yoshinoya, where bears, cubs, or their tracks have been turning up near homes and wooded slopes. Activity peaks in October 2025 with 116 incidents, then stays high in November 2025 with 62 and December 2025 with 17, before easing to 2 in January 2026 and 2 in March 2026. Across Sanjo, there have been 614 black bear sightings in total.
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吉野屋での目撃・痕跡がずいぶん多いけど、同じ個体が何度も出没してるのか、別々のクマなのか気になる。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Sanjo
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Sanjo?
Sanjo has recorded 614 bear incidents in total, with 4 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 Sanjo?
The most recent bear sighting in Sanjo was on April 14, 2026 in Sanjo 月岡四丁目, Niigata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Sanjo?
Recent bear sightings in Sanjo have been concentrated in Sanjo 上保内 (17), Sanjo 柳沢 (12), Sanjo 吉野屋 (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Sanjo?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 4 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Sanjo?
Sanjo 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.