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Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine
Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine saw a black bear in Nikaho Kisakatamachi Hongo on May 13, 2026 at 14:50, when a bear about 1 meter long was witnessed in a rice field. Just before that, on May 10, 2026 at 08:15, another bear about 1.5 meters long was seen on the railway tracks in Nikaho Kisakatamachi Osugo, only 2 meters from a house, which shows how close these encounters have been to homes and travel routes.
Most of the activity around Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine is coming from the Nikaho area, especially Kisakatamachi, Terada, Osugo, Toshi, and nearby Yuza, with sightings turning up in rice fields, along tracks, near schools, and beside residential areas. The busiest month in the records was October 2025 with 214 reports, and the area has recorded 789 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine?
Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine has recorded 789 bear incidents in total, with 16 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine was on May 9, 2026 in Nikaho Kisakatamachi-Osugo, Akita, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine have been concentrated in Yurihonjō (17), Yuza 直世 (12), Yuza 小原田 (9). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 16 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine?
Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine 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.