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Hikoshima Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hikoshima, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Hikoshima’s latest black bear report came on December 28, 2025 at Shimonoseki 大字豊浦村, where 1 black bear was seen. That sits alongside another late-December sighting on December 13, 2025 in Shimonoseki 楠乃五丁目, keeping the year’s end active in this area.
Across this area, the most active places have been around Shimonoseki City and its neighborhoods, with reports also turning up in 勝谷新町, 楠乃, 長府松小田, and 吉見新町. Activity peaked in December 2025 with 3 sightings and in August 2025 with 4, while the total has reached 16 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hikoshima
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hikoshima?
Hikoshima has 16 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 Hikoshima?
The most recent bear sighting in Hikoshima was on December 27, 2025 in Shimonoseki 大字豊浦村, Yamaguchi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hikoshima?
Recent bear sightings in Hikoshima have been concentrated in Shimonoseki 大字豊浦村 (1), Shimonoseki 楠乃五丁目 (1), Shimonoseki City (inside an abandoned house and various locations in the city) (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hikoshima?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Hikoshima?
Hikoshima 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.