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Asahi Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Asahi, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Asahi’s most recent report came on November 7, 2025 in 大字馬神, where a black bear was seen after a sighting had already been reported in Ootani, Asahi Town the evening before. That same early November stretch also brought reports from 大字常盤 and 大字杉山, showing the bears are still moving through the town’s edge areas.
The heaviest activity has centered on 大字常盤, 大字杉山, 大字馬神, and 大字四ノ沢, with repeated reports around those neighborhoods and nearby hamlets. Activity has peaked in June 2025 with 30 incidents, then stayed busy in July with 12, September with 15, and October with 4, while the area has logged 82 black bear sightings overall.
Asahi Bear Incident Map
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9月から11月にかけてずっと出ッぱなしだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Asahi
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Asahi?
Asahi has 82 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 Asahi?
The most recent bear sighting in Asahi was on November 6, 2025 in Asahi 大字馬神, Yamagata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Asahi?
Recent bear sightings in Asahi have been concentrated in Asahi 大字四ノ沢 (19), Asahi 大字常盤 (11), Asahi 大字馬神 (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Asahi?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Asahi?
Asahi 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.