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Nichinan Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Nichinan, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Nichinan opened the recent run of reports with a mother and cub moving in the woods near the fields in Nichinan 市場 on November 1, 2025, just after 1:00 in the morning. That follows a string of late summer and midsummer sightings in Nichinan Akibara, Nichinan Odani, and Nichinan Okuhagi, where bears were seen moving through rice fields, crossing roads, and even turning up on a forest road and in the woods.
The most active places have been Nichinan Odani, Nichinan Okuhagi, Nichinan Akibara, and Nichinan Kamihagiyama, with reports also coming from Nichinan Yato and Nichinan 市場. Activity has peaked in July, which saw 6 reports, and the area has recorded 42 black bear sightings overall, so this is a landscape where bear presence has been repeatedly confirmed across fields, roads, and forest edges.
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Three separate reports in a single day on August 10th across Akibara and Sugisawa, all the same bear or different ones?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Nichinan
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Nichinan?
Nichinan has 42 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 Nichinan?
The most recent bear sighting in Nichinan was on October 31, 2025 in Nichinan 市場, Tottori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Nichinan?
Recent bear sightings in Nichinan have been concentrated in Nichinan Odani (4), Nichinan Yato (4), Nichinan Nakabara (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Nichinan?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Nichinan?
Nichinan 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.