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Otawara Black Bear Incidents

Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.

10 bear incidents recorded · Last updated 21 hours ago
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Incidents in last 7 days
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Latest
1 week ago
Otawara
Low Risk

Latest Bear Activity in Otawara

Otawara had a Black Bear report in Ohtawara 荻野目 on June 10, 2026. There were 1 incidents in the past 30 days, with no new reports in the past 7 days. Activity is not increasing, but there are still reports within the month. Recent reports are centered on Ohtawara 荻野目. The area has 10 recorded incidents in total.

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Otawara Bear Incident Map

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Recent trips through Otawara

Otawara → Nasushiobara

Otawara → Nasushiobara

2 stops · 3 days ago

7 views

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park → Odate

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park → Odate

4 stops · 3 weeks ago

2,203 views

Mount Hōei → Mount Adatara

Mount Hōei → Mount Adatara

2 stops · 1 month ago

52 views

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
Hopeful Voyager @ranger-796cb8b7
Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park → Issai kyousan

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park → Issai kyousan

5 stops · 1 month ago

37 views

Fuefuki → Shizukuishi

Fuefuki → Shizukuishi

2 stops · 1 month ago

20 views

Fujinomiya → Gokuraku-ji Temple

Fujinomiya → Gokuraku-ji Temple

2 stops · 1 month ago

17 views

Matsuda → Akita

Matsuda → Akita

2 stops · 1 month ago

12 views

Tobu Zoo → Kotodai Park

Tobu Zoo → Kotodai Park

2 stops · 3 weeks ago

10 views

Otawara → Nasushiobara

Otawara → Nasushiobara

2 stops · 3 days ago

7 views

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park → Odate

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park → Odate

4 stops · 3 weeks ago

2,203 views

Mount Hōei → Mount Adatara

Mount Hōei → Mount Adatara

2 stops · 1 month ago

52 views

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
Hopeful Voyager @ranger-796cb8b7
Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park → Issai kyousan

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park → Issai kyousan

5 stops · 1 month ago

37 views

Fuefuki → Shizukuishi

Fuefuki → Shizukuishi

2 stops · 1 month ago

20 views

Fujinomiya → Gokuraku-ji Temple

Fujinomiya → Gokuraku-ji Temple

2 stops · 1 month ago

17 views

Matsuda → Akita

Matsuda → Akita

2 stops · 1 month ago

12 views

Tobu Zoo → Kotodai Park

Tobu Zoo → Kotodai Park

2 stops · 3 weeks ago

10 views

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Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
a 1 week ago

大田原市情報配信サービスより
ohtawara.mailio.jp/public/backnumber/0d02d93276c142079f5e...

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
いしいあらた 1 week ago

大田原私立西原小学校でくま予報が出たんだけど名前はツキノワグマでいまどこにいるかわからないからおしえて

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
Plucky Ranger @wanderer-003b1e01 1 week ago

荻野目で出たと聞きました

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
通りすがり 4 months ago

花園でここ数日で2件も立て続けに出てるのか。

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Otawara

How many bear incidents have been recorded in Otawara?

Otawara has recorded 10 bear incidents in total, with 1 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 Otawara?

The most recent bear sighting in Otawara was on June 9, 2026 in Ohtawara 荻野目, Tochigi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.

Where have bears appeared recently in Otawara?

Recent bear sightings in Otawara have been concentrated in Ohtawara 須佐木 (2), Ohtawara 荻野目 (1), Hanazono, Ōtawara (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.

Is bear activity increasing in Otawara?

Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.

What type of bears are in Otawara?

Otawara 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.

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