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KTV Ōgimachi Square Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for KTV Ōgimachi Square, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
At KTV Ōgimachi Square, the most recent alarm came on April 19, 2026 in Minoh Gein 3 chome, where 1 black bear stood halfway up a slope beside flowing water and answered a person with a low growl. Just days earlier, on April 10, 2026 in Heguri Midorigaoka 6 chome, another black bear came down from the hill beside the pond to within about 5 meters before running off after being shouted at.
The activity is clustered around Ibaraki City, Ikoma, Heguri, Minoh, and Ikeda, with repeated reports around the mountain edges and residential foothills. The busiest stretch in the record was July of 2023 with 4 incidents, and the area has now recorded 24 black bear sightings overall, with reports still appearing in April 2026 and earlier in January 2026 and November 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in KTV Ōgimachi Square
How many bear incidents have been recorded in KTV Ōgimachi Square?
KTV Ōgimachi Square has recorded 24 bear incidents in total, with 2 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 KTV Ōgimachi Square?
The most recent bear sighting in KTV Ōgimachi Square was on April 19, 2026 in Minoh Gein 3-chome, Osaka, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in KTV Ōgimachi Square?
Recent bear sightings in KTV Ōgimachi Square have been concentrated in Ibaraki Higashinara 1-chome (4), Ibaraki Uenocho (3), Minoh Gein (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in KTV Ōgimachi Square?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 2 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in KTV Ōgimachi Square?
KTV Ōgimachi Square 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.