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Kuboichi Ototsurugigū Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kuboichi Ototsurugigū, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
At Kuboichi Ototsurugigū, the most recent close call came on April 30, 2026 at around 10:30 in Tsubata Yamakita, where a student spotted 1 black bear like animal in the grass near Kasano Elementary School in Tsubata Town. Just two days earlier, a bear cub was reported near Kurikara in Tsubata and another cub was seen in Oyabe, showing that sightings are still turning up around schools, temples, roads, and festival grounds.
The busiest ground in this area has been Tsubata and Oyabe, with repeated reports around Kurikara, Yamakita, and other settled places, while the heaviest stretch came in November 2025 with 63 incidents and October 2025 with 59. Since then, activity has eased but not stopped, with 11 in December 2025 and 2 in January 2026, and the area has now recorded 1,638 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kuboichi Ototsurugigū
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kuboichi Ototsurugigū?
Kuboichi Ototsurugigū has recorded 1,638 bear incidents in total, with 6 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 Kuboichi Ototsurugigū?
The most recent bear sighting in Kuboichi Ototsurugigū was on April 30, 2026 in Tsubata Yamakita, Ishikawa, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kuboichi Ototsurugigū?
Recent bear sightings in Kuboichi Ototsurugigū have been concentrated in Nanto 小山 (12), Kanazawa Kakumamachi (5), Nanto 竹内 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kuboichi Ototsurugigū?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 6 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Kuboichi Ototsurugigū?
Kuboichi Ototsurugigū 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.