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Mine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mine had its most recent black bear report on December 18, 2025 at Mine Mitocho Naganobori, where 1 black bear was seen. Earlier in the season, November brought a run of sightings, including Mine Ominecho Higashibun on November 14 and Mine Mitocho Mana on November 13, with another bear reported in Mine on November 1.
Across Mine, bear activity has been most noticeable in Mitocho Mana, Mine, and the Ominecho and Ofukucho areas, with reports also reaching Shuhocho Aokage and Mine 小川. The area has logged 21 black bear sightings overall, and the busiest months in the records are November 2025 with 3 reports, October 2025 with 2, and July 2025 with 2, while other months show smaller numbers of reports.
Mine Bear Incident Map
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美東町真名で10月と11月に立て続けに出てるのが気になる。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mine?
Mine has 21 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 Mine?
The most recent bear sighting in Mine was on December 18, 2025 in Mine Mitocho-Naganobori, Yamaguchi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mine?
Recent bear sightings in Mine have been concentrated in Mine Ominecho-Higashibun (2), Mine Mitocho-Mana (2), Mine Mitocho-Edo (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mine?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mine?
Mine 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.