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Namioka Castle Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Namioka Castle, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
At Namioka Castle, the latest bear trouble came on May 10, 2026 in an apple orchard east of Yoshinoda Shintameike in the Yoshinoda Nikogesawa area of Namioka, Aomori City, where one black bear about 1 meter long was sighted. Another bear was reported on May 11, 2026 beside a guardrail along Route 7 in Tsurugasaka, Aomori City, showing that bears are still moving through the wider area close to roads and farmland.
The busiest parts of this bear country keep showing up around Aomori City, Hirakawa City, Goshogawara City, and Kuroishi City, with activity turning up in orchards, rice fields, river corridors, and roadside edges. The monthly rhythm was heaviest in October 2025 and August 2025, when there were 83 reports each, and the area has recorded 796 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Namioka Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Namioka Castle?
Namioka Castle has recorded 796 bear incidents in total, with 22 reported in the last 30 days and 17 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 Namioka Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Namioka Castle was on May 10, 2026 in Aomori, Aomori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Namioka Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Namioka Castle have been concentrated in Aomori (9), Aomori Ishie 3-chome (6), Aomori Nozawa (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Namioka Castle?
Activity is elevated. 17 of the 22 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Namioka Castle?
Namioka Castle 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.