Bear Attacks
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General NewsJapan Bear Attacks Have Local Govts Seeking Expert Help, But Qualified Personnel are Hard to Find
Local governments are scrambling to find specialist personnel capable of implementing plans to pr...
April 10, 2026
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Jiji PressStudy to Analyze Impact of Bear Appearances on Elderly People
Akita, April 10 (Jiji Press)—A study is planned to analyze the impact of bear appearances on the ...
April 10, 2026
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General NewsBear Spotted in Residential Area of Fukushima Pref., Japan; Nearby Schools Temporarily Closed
KORIYAMA, Fukushima — A bear measuring about 1.5 meters in length was spotted in a residential ar...
April 7, 2026
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Science
Govt Aims to Establish Bear Population Control by FY30, Hopes to Achieve ‘Coexistence’ with Bears
The government created its first roadmap for bear population control following a series of attack...
April 6, 2026
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ScienceJapan Study: Well-Fed Bears Still Venture into Human Settlements
Bears enter human settlements even when they are well nourished, according to a research team. Th...
April 5, 2026
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General NewsWith Increased Bear Sightings, Attacks in Japan, Survey to Study How They Affect Health of Elderly in Akita Pref.
AKITA — Many bear attacks and sightings occurred last year in Akita Prefecture, and a survey to d...
March 30, 2026
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General NewsHokkaido Sets Brown Bear Alert Periods in April, May
SAPPORO — The Hokkaido prefectural government has designated April and May as brown bear alert pe...
March 28, 2026
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General NewsMan Attacked by Bear in Iwate Pref.; Injuries Not Life-Threatening
MORIOKA — A 69-year-old man was bitten by a bear on his left calf while climbing a mountain in Mi...
March 9, 2026
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General NewsBears Sightings Continue Through Hibernation Season, 10,000 Cases Reported in November Alone
Bears sightings in areas close to human dwellings have continued even during hibernation season. ...
March 1, 2026
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General NewsPortable Stuffed Wolf Robot Designed to Drive Away Bears While Hiking, Fishing
NAIE, Hokkaido — A metalworking company in Naie, Hokkaido, has developed a portable stuffed wolf ...
February 28, 2026
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General NewsOver 2,000 Brown Bears Captured in Hokkaido in Fiscal 2025 to Date; Number Breaks Record of 1,804 Set in Fiscal 2023
SAPPORO — The preliminary number of brown bears captured in Hokkaido from April 2025 to January 2...
February 26, 2026
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General NewsBear Found in Warehouse in Fukushima Prefecture Culled
YANAIZU, Fukushima — A 50-centimeter-tall bear was culled 2½ hours after it was spotted in a ware...
February 15, 2026
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General NewsWhy Does Chiba Prefecture Have No Bears? Expert Explains Geography and History
CHIBA — As serious injuries caused by bears rise, particularly in northeastern Japan, Chiba Prefe...
January 24, 2026
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General NewsRegional Specialty Agriculture Suffers Increasing Damage from Bears; Farmers Struggle to Keep Hungry Wild Animals at Bay
Last year saw a series of bear attacks on people. At the same time, damage to specialty agricultu...
January 13, 2026
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Travel SpotsObserving Hibernating Bears Through Peephole at Zoo in Morioka Draws Crowds After Rise in Sightings in Japan
p>MORIOKA - Guided tours at Morioka City Zoo Zoomo led by keepers explaining the ecology of hibernat...
January 13, 2026
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46-year-old Man Killed by Bear in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture; 2nd Man Sustained Minor Injuries
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Bear Spotted near Kyoto’s Arashiyama, Close to World Heritage Site Temple
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How to Protect Yourself During Bear Encounters
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Multiple Bear Sightings in Western Tokyo Lead to Municipalities in Area Calling for People to Stay Vigilant
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‘Bear’ Takes Top Spot as Japan’s Kanji of the Year, Reflecting Year of Bear Sightings, Attacks (Update1)