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Gala Yuzawa Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Gala Yuzawa, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Gala Yuzawa had a fresh black bear sighting on April 28, 2026, when one bear was seen driving along National Route 17 near the Tohoku Electric Kandatsu Substation in Yuzawa Kandatsu. Another report from April 20, 2026 placed a bear near an irrigation channel in Yuzawa Kandatsu, and that same area has been one of the more active spots in the recent record.
The heaviest activity around Gala Yuzawa has clustered in Minamiuonuma, where several bears were reported around fields, ponds, a reservoir, and places close to houses on May 3, 2026, while Yuzawa Kandatsu and Yuzawa Mitsumata also continue to see sightings. Across the broader area, bear reports peaked in October 2025 with 510 incidents and stayed high in November 2025 with 309, and the region has now recorded 2,488 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Gala Yuzawa
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Gala Yuzawa?
Gala Yuzawa has recorded 2,488 bear incidents in total, with 14 reported in the last 30 days and 5 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 Gala Yuzawa?
The most recent bear sighting in Gala Yuzawa was on May 3, 2026 in Minamiuonuma, Niigata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Gala Yuzawa?
Recent bear sightings in Gala Yuzawa have been concentrated in Minamiuonuma Ubashima-shinden (10), Minamiuonuma Yoshiyama-shinden (7), Minamiuonuma (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Gala Yuzawa?
Activity is elevated. 5 of the 14 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Gala Yuzawa?
Gala Yuzawa 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.