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Katsuyama-date Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Katsuyama-date, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Katsuyama-date has just had a fresh brown bear report from Esashi Tazawacho in Hokkaido, where on April 12, 2026 at 17:30, a juvenile bear of about 50 cm was seen beside a town road. Town staff and one hunter checked the spot, but they did not find the bear again.
The most active places in this record are Kaminokuni Town and Miyakoshi, where reports have piled up through January 2026 and one bear was even culled after a field sighting. Activity has been heaviest in August 2025 with 91 incidents, followed by October 2025 with 66 and September 2025 with 59, while winter still held 9 reports in January 2026 and 3 in December 2025. Across Katsuyama-date, the brown bear total now stands at 856 sightings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Katsuyama-date
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Katsuyama-date?
Katsuyama-date has recorded 856 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 Katsuyama-date?
The most recent bear sighting in Katsuyama-date was on January 22, 2026 in Kaminokuni Town, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Katsuyama-date?
Recent bear sightings in Katsuyama-date have been concentrated in Kaminokuni Ishizaki (9), Kaminokuni Town (8), Kaminokuni Hayakawa (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Katsuyama-date?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Katsuyama-date?
Katsuyama-date is home to brown bears (Ussuri brown bear), which can weigh up to 500kg and are found only in Hokkaido. They are active from spring through autumn. Always carry bear bells and bear spray when hiking.