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Nihonmatsu Castle Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Nihonmatsu Castle
Nihonmatsu Castle had a Black Bear report in Fukushima Tsuchiya-onsenmachi on August 7, 2026. There were 28 incidents in the past 30 days, including 10 in the past 7 days. Reports are up from the previous week. Recent reports are spread across Motomiya 荒井, Fukushima, and Fukushima Matsukawamachi-Asakawa. The area has 1,172 recorded incidents in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Nihonmatsu Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Nihonmatsu Castle?
Nihonmatsu Castle has recorded 1,172 bear incidents in total, with 28 reported in the last 30 days and 10 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 Nihonmatsu Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Nihonmatsu Castle was on August 5, 2026 in Koriyama 熱海町高玉, Fukushima, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Nihonmatsu Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Nihonmatsu Castle have been concentrated in Fukushima (19), Fukushima Tsuchiya-onsenmachi (13), Otama (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Nihonmatsu Castle?
Activity is elevated. 10 of the 28 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Nihonmatsu Castle?
Nihonmatsu 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.