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Port of Shimonoseki Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Port of Shimonoseki
Port of Shimonoseki saw a black bear in 大字豊浦村 at 00:35 on December 28, 2025, the latest close encounter in this area. Earlier in December, another bear was reported in 大字吉母 at 02:02 on December 24, 2025, and a third turned up in 楠乃五丁目 at 21:52 on December 13, 2025.
The busiest stretches have been around December 2025 and August 2025, when activity reached 4 sightings in each month, with smaller bursts also in April 2025 and November 2024 at 2 and 1 sightings. The most active spots have been scattered across 楠乃, 勝谷新町, 大字松小田, 一の宮東町, 吉見新町, and the wider city area, and Port of Shimonoseki has logged 17 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Port of Shimonoseki
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Port of Shimonoseki?
Port of Shimonoseki has 17 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Port of Shimonoseki?
The most recent bear sighting in Port of Shimonoseki was on December 27, 2025 in Shimonoseki 大字豊浦村, Yamaguchi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Port of Shimonoseki?
Recent bear sightings in Port of Shimonoseki have been concentrated in Shimonoseki 大字豊浦村 (1), Shimonoseki 大字吉母 (1), Shimonoseki 楠乃五丁目 (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Port of Shimonoseki?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Port of Shimonoseki?
Port of Shimonoseki 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.