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Ube Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Ube, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Ube saw its most recent black bear incident on December 9, 2025 in Ube 大字船木, where 2 black bears were reported. That follows a run of late autumn sightings, including an early morning report in Ube 西琴芝一丁目 on November 17, 2025 and another in Nakamura, Ube City that same day.
Most of the activity has clustered around Ube 大字船木, Funaki, and Ube itself, with November 2025 standing out as the busiest month at 8 reports. The area has logged 19 black bear sightings overall, and the reports have come in across several seasons, with additional activity recorded in December 2025, October 2025, March 2025, November 2024, July 2024, June 2024, and November 2023.
Ube Bear Incident Map
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11月だけで6件も出てるけど、船木と西吉部あたりに集中してるのが気になるな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Ube
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Ube?
Ube has 19 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 Ube?
The most recent bear sighting in Ube was on December 9, 2025 in Ube 大字船木, Yamaguchi, where 2 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Ube?
Recent bear sightings in Ube have been concentrated in Ube 大字船木 (2), Ube 大字中山 (2), Ube 西琴芝一丁目 (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Ube?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Ube?
Ube 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.