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Tozawa Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Tozawa
Tozawa had a Black Bear report in Tozawa Tsunokawa on June 8, 2026. There were 3 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 Tozawa Furukuchi, Tozawa Matsuzaka, and Tozawa Tsunokawa. The area has 58 recorded incidents in total.
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古口地区に集中してるのが目立つけど、角川でも立て続けに出てるから、この村全体で秋から冬にかけて活動が活発なのかな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Tozawa
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Tozawa?
Tozawa has recorded 58 bear incidents in total, with 3 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 Tozawa?
The most recent bear sighting in Tozawa was on June 7, 2026 in Tozawa Tsunokawa, Yamagata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Tozawa?
Recent bear sightings in Tozawa have been concentrated in Tozawa Furukuchi (17), Tozawa Tsunokawa (10), Tozawa Matsuzaka (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Tozawa?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 3 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Tozawa?
Tozawa 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.