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Odani Castle Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Odani Castle
Odani Castle had a Black Bear report in Nagahama Yogocho-Kaminyu on August 1, 2026. There were 2 incidents in the past 30 days, including 1 in the past 7 days. New reports appeared within the past week. Recent reports include Maibara Oshimizu and Nagahama Yogocho-Kaminyu. The area has 134 recorded incidents in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Odani Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Odani Castle?
Odani Castle has recorded 134 bear incidents in total, with 2 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Odani Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Odani Castle was on June 29, 2026 in Takashima Makinocho-Noguchi, Shiga, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Odani Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Odani Castle have been concentrated in Ibigawa (24), Ibigawa 春日小宮神 (16), Ibigawa 春日美束 (13). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Odani Castle?
Activity is elevated. 1 of the 2 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Odani Castle?
Odani 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.