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Oguni Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Oguni, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Oguni’s latest black bear report came on March 10, 2026 in Oguni Gomizawa, where a single adult bear with a body length of 80 cm was seen on a road. Another road sighting followed on January 11, 2026 in Oguni Ichinosawa, which shows bears are still moving through settled ground in this area.
The busiest ground has been around Oguni Town itself, along with places such as Oguni Kita, Oguni Yunohana, Oguni Masuoka, Oguni Hyogodate 1 chome, Oguni Oishizawa, and Oguni Shirinashizawa. Activity peaks in September 2025 with 113 reports and October 2025 with 103, then stays active in November 2025 with 23 and continues into February 2026 and March 2026 with 1 report each; across the area, 371 black bear sightings have been recorded overall.
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Four reports in three days around mid-November, then the poultry house incident. Is there something that triggered the spike, or does Oguni regularly cycle through these kinds of clusters?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Oguni
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Oguni?
Oguni has 371 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 Oguni?
The most recent bear sighting in Oguni was on March 10, 2026 in Oguni Gomizawa, Yamagata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Oguni?
Recent bear sightings in Oguni have been concentrated in Oguni Kanomizu (10), Oguni Tsunagi-hakonoguchi (10), Oguni Machibara (9). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Oguni?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Oguni?
Oguni 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.