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Shimonoseki Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Shimonoseki, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Shimonoseki’s most recent black bear report came on December 28, 2025 at 00:35 in Oaza Toyoura Village, where 1 black bear was seen. Just before that, bears were also reported in Oaza Yoshiomo on December 24, 2025 at 02:02 and in Toyoura Town Oaza Yoshinaga on December 23, 2025 at 15:50, showing how close together these late December sightings have been.
The busiest pockets have been spread across Shimonoseki, with repeated reports in Katsutani Shimmachi and Yoshimo, plus sightings in Kusunoki and Toyoura areas such as Toyoura Town and Toyoura Town Oaza Kanda. Activity has been strongest in December 2025 with 5 reports, and the city has logged 41 black bear sightings overall, with other noticeable spikes in August 2025 and April 2025 at 4 each.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Shimonoseki
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Shimonoseki?
Shimonoseki has 41 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 Shimonoseki?
The most recent bear sighting in Shimonoseki was on December 27, 2025 in Shimonoseki 大字豊浦村, Yamaguchi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Shimonoseki?
Recent bear sightings in Shimonoseki have been concentrated in Shimonoseki 豊北町大字神田 (3), Shimonoseki 豊浦町大字吉永 (2), Shimonoseki 豊北町大字滝部 (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Shimonoseki?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Shimonoseki?
Shimonoseki 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.