Bear Attacks
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General NewsElderly Man Suffers Head Injury in Bear Attack in Fukushima Pref.
BANDAI, Fukushima — An 80-year-old man was attacked by a bear on a farm road in the town of Banda...
November 16, 2025
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General NewsMan Attacked by Bear, Left Unconscious While Hunting in Gunma Prefecture
A 60-year-old man was left with injuries to his head and left arm after being attacked by a bear ...
November 15, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentGovt. Compiles Countermeasure Package for Preparations Against Bears, Aims to Pass It in Diet with Supplementary Budget
The government compiled a countermeasure package on Friday to strengthen preparations for taking ...
November 14, 2025
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General News3 Bears Eating Fruit up Tree at Residence Culled in Japan’s Yamagata Pref.
Three bears were found eating fruit on a persimmon tree at a private residence and were culled in...
November 14, 2025
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CompaniesAmid Rise in Bear Attacks, Businesses Take Steps to Protect Workers; Sprays and Bells Are Selling Well
Some companies are drawing up safety manuals and reviewing work arrangements to protect employees...
November 14, 2025
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General NewsPolice in Japan Launch Teams to Combat Bear Attacks on Humans in Akita, Iwate Prefs
AKITA/MORIOKA — Akita and Iwate prefectural police marked the launch of their teams to combat bea...
November 13, 2025
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General NewsLDP Calls for Financial Support for Bear-Control Measures; Party Proposes Subsidies for Box Traps, Electric Fences, Hiring Licensed Hunters
The Liberal Democratic Party will call for the inclusion of financial support measures in a packa...
November 12, 2025
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General NewsMan Injured in Bear Attack While Walking Dog in Iwate
A man in his 40s was injured after a bear scratched his head and arms on the street in front of h...
November 12, 2025
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General NewsPet Shiba Inu Dog Taken by Bear in Akita in Japan’s Northern Tohoku Region Amid Spate of Recent Attacks
AKITA — A pet dog was taken away by a bear in Akita on Tuesday.
...November 11, 2025
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General NewsMan Clawed by Bear in Side in Niigata Pref., Taken to Hospital
NIIGATA — A man in his 60s was attacked by a bear on his property and was taken to a hospital on ...
November 9, 2025
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General News3 Injured in Bear Attacks in Akita Pref.; Man Encounters Bear at Front Door
AKITA — A pair of bear attacks on people occurred in Akita Prefecture on Sunday morning.
...November 9, 2025
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General NewsMan Attacked by Bear in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
NIIGATA — A man in his 30s was bitten by a bear in a ryokan inn parking lot in Yuzawa, Niigata Pr...
November 8, 2025
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General NewsMan Attacked by Bear in Fukushima Prefecture
FUKUSHIMA — A man in his 50s was attacked by a bear in the town of Aizubange, Fukushima Prefectur...
November 8, 2025
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General NewsBear Sightings, Attacks Spur Delivery Companies in Japan to Go Extra Mile in Ensuring Safety
Leading courier companies are taking extra steps and even delaying deliveries to protect drivers ...
November 7, 2025
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General NewsJapan’s North Welcomes Riot Police for Culling Bears, but Concerns Linger
The decision to allow rifle-carrying riot police officers to cull wild bears in Akita and Iwate p...
November 7, 2025
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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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Multiple Bear Sightings in Western Tokyo Lead to Municipalities in Area Calling for People to Stay Vigilant
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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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What to Do If You Encounter a Bear