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Why Does Chiba Prefecture Have No Bears? Expert Explains Geography and History

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By Yuto Okada / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

13:09 JST, January 24, 2026

CHIBA — As serious injuries caused by bears rise, particularly in northeastern Japan, Chiba Prefecture stands out as the only prefecture on Honshu where bears do not live. There is no historical evidence of bears in the prefecture either. A researcher points to several possible reasons, including th...

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