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Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park
Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park had a Black Bear report in Yamakita on May 17, 2026. There were 8 incidents in the past 30 days, with no new reports in the past 7 days. Activity is not increasing, but there are still reports within the month. Recent reports are spread across Yamakita, Aikawa Hanbara, and Aikawa Tashiro. The area has 553 recorded incidents in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park?
Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park has recorded 553 bear incidents in total, with 8 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 Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park?
The most recent bear sighting in Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park was on May 16, 2026 in Yamakita, Kanagawa, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park?
Recent bear sightings in Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park have been concentrated in Yamakita (11), Kiyokawa 舟沢 (10), Matsuda 寄 (9). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 8 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park?
Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park 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.