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Yonezawa Castle Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Yonezawa Castle
Yonezawa Castle had a Black Bear report in Nanyo 二色根 on August 10, 2026. There were 27 incidents in the past 30 days, including 3 in the past 7 days. Reports are up from the previous week. Recent reports are spread across Yonezawa Sekine, Takahata 大字元和田, and Yonezawa. The area has 1,648 recorded incidents in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Yonezawa Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Yonezawa Castle?
Yonezawa Castle has recorded 1,648 bear incidents in total, with 27 reported in the last 30 days and 3 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 Yonezawa Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Yonezawa Castle was on August 5, 2026 in Yonezawa Sekine, Yamagata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Yonezawa Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Yonezawa Castle have been concentrated in Yonezawa Sekine (19), Yonezawa Misawa (9), Yonezawa (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Yonezawa Castle?
Activity has slowed. 3 incidents in the last 7 days, 27 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Yonezawa Castle?
Yonezawa 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.