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Uonuma Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Uonuma, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Uonuma saw its latest black bear report on April 30, 2026 at 17:30, when one bear was observed on National Route 252 and moved toward the Kitajima direction. Just minutes earlier, at about 17:25 in Oshirakawa, a bear about 1 meter long was seen roughly 400 meters from a residence, showing how close these encounters are getting to homes and roads.
The busiest ground has been around Uonuma itself, with repeated reports from Yoshida, Hosono, Oura shinden, Yonezawa, Okura, and the trail leading to Fujigongen yama. Activity has clearly surged in October 2025 and November 2025, then stayed active through December 2025 and into March 2026, and this area has logged 1,213 black bear sightings overall.
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261件とは相当な数だ、3月中旬になってもまだこんなに目撃情報が入ってくるんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Uonuma
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Uonuma?
Uonuma has recorded 1,213 bear incidents in total, with 5 reported in the last 30 days and 3 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 Uonuma?
The most recent bear sighting in Uonuma was on April 30, 2026 in Uonuma, Niigata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Uonuma?
Recent bear sightings in Uonuma have been concentrated in Uonuma Chukashinden (12), Uonuma Nagatori (10), Uonuma Higashinaka (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Uonuma?
Activity is elevated. 3 of the 5 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Uonuma?
Uonuma 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.