Where have bears been sighted? Where have bear attacks taken place?
The Yomiuri Shimbun
17:38 JST, November 2, 2025
Bear attacks and bear-caused damage to property have been reported across Japan. The Yomiuri Shimbun has compiled data on bear sightings and attacks on humans, using information from the Environment Ministry.
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