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Nakanoshima Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Nakanoshima, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Nakanoshima’s latest bear encounter came on April 19, 2026 at Minoh Gein 3-chome, where 1 black bear threatened a person with a low growl while watching from halfway up a slope beside flowing water. That was a close, tense sighting in the hill country, and it is the kind of report that tells hikers the bears are still moving through the edges of this area.
The busiest ground has been around Ibaraki City and Minoh City, especially Uenocho, Saito Asagi 3-chome, Nishishoji 4-chome, and Minoo 7-chome, with other reports also coming from Ikeda Satsukigaoka 4-chome and Ibaraki Higashinara 1-chome. Activity has peaked in September, which had 3 incidents, with July and April also appearing in the record, and Nakanoshima has logged 16 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Nakanoshima
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Nakanoshima?
Nakanoshima has recorded 16 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 Nakanoshima?
The most recent bear sighting in Nakanoshima 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 Nakanoshima?
Recent bear sightings in Nakanoshima have been concentrated in Ibaraki Higashinara 1-chome (4), Ibaraki Uenocho (3), Minoh Gein 3-chome (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Nakanoshima?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Nakanoshima?
Nakanoshima 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.