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Jinzū River Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Jinzū River, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Jinzū River was shaken by a bear attack in Toyama on April 29, 2026, when a woman in her 40s walking a dog was attacked in a residential area of Mori 2 chome. On April 30, 2026, authorities found a male black bear about 150 centimeters long and weighing about 110 kilograms, and later that day an emergency cull removed the bear after the injury case.
The busiest stretches of this area keep clustering around Toyama and Namerikawa, with fresh signs also coming from Kamiichi. Activity surged in October 2025 with 319 incidents and stayed very high in November 2025 with 205, before dropping to 41 in December 2025 and then rising again to 21 in April 2026; across the record, Jinzū River has logged 1,931 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Jinzū River
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Jinzū River?
Jinzū River has recorded 1,931 bear incidents in total, with 23 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 Jinzū River?
The most recent bear sighting in Jinzū River was on April 30, 2026 in Namerikawa, Toyama, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Jinzū River?
Recent bear sightings in Jinzū River have been concentrated in Toyama (15), Kamiichi 眼目 (6), Toyama Fuchumachi-Aramachimuranishi (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Jinzū River?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 23 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Jinzū River?
Jinzū River 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.