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National Crafts Museum Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for National Crafts Museum, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
At around 19:30 on April 28, 2026, a black bear was reported near Kariyasu Elementary School in Tsubata Kariyasu, after a school staff member who had seen it contacted the principal and the report was passed on to local agriculture and forestry officials. In Tsubata, another bear was also spotted near Kurikara Fudoji on April 26, 2026, showing that the town is still seeing bears close to familiar landmarks and roads.
The busiest places in this area keep clustering around Tsubata, Nomi City, and Kanazawa City, with sightings turning up near homes, schools, roads, and temple grounds rather than deep in the mountains alone. Activity surged in November 2025 with 67 incidents and stayed high in October 2025 with 61 and June 2025 with 64, before dropping into winter, and the broader record now stands at 1,753 black bear sightings in National Crafts Museum country.
National Crafts Museum Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in National Crafts Museum
How many bear incidents have been recorded in National Crafts Museum?
National Crafts Museum has recorded 1,753 bear incidents in total, with 3 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 National Crafts Museum?
The most recent bear sighting in National Crafts Museum was on April 28, 2026 in Tsubata Kariyasu, Ishikawa, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in National Crafts Museum?
Recent bear sightings in National Crafts Museum 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 National Crafts Museum?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 3 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in National Crafts Museum?
National Crafts Museum 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.