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Tanabe Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Tanabe, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Tanabe has had 5 recent bear reports and it has been fairly busy lately with four sightings just this month. The action is concentrated around Tanabe Hongucho-Oze, Tanabe Higashiyama 1-chome, and Nakahechi where a moon bear was trapped by a local hunter on 2025-11-16.
Recent incidents include a black bear cub seen at Tanabe Hongucho-Oze on 2025-11-19 19:00, a sighting in Tanabe Higashiyama 1-chome earlier that same day at 02:13, and a separate report of a possible bear in Kamiakitsu on 2025-11-02. The monthly counts show 4 sightings in 2025-11 and 1 in 2025-10, matching the total of 5 reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Tanabe
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Tanabe?
Tanabe has 5 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 Tanabe?
The most recent bear sighting in Tanabe was on November 19, 2025 in Tanabe Hongucho-Oze, Wakayama, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Tanabe?
Recent bear sightings in Tanabe have been concentrated in Tanabe Hongucho-Oze (1), Tanabe Higashiyama 1-chome (1), Nakahechi, Tanabe City (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Tanabe?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Tanabe?
Tanabe 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.