Bear Attacks
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General NewsMan Missing from Hot Spring Open-Air Bath in Iwate Pref., Apparently Taken by Bear
MORIOKA - A 60-year-old male employee went missing from a hot spring ryokan inn in Kitakami, Iwat...
October 17, 2025
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General NewsBear Attacks Man in His 80s in Japan’s Iwate Prefecture
IWATE — A 87-year-old man was attacked by a bear, which is believed to be an adult, in Kamaishi, ...
October 12, 2025
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General NewsMan in His 70s Found Dead in Suspected Bear Attack in Iwate Pref.
A man in his 70s was found lying in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, and later confirmed dead on Fr...
October 10, 2025
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General NewsBear Enters Supermarket in Gunma Pref., Attacks 2 Customers
A bear entered a supermarket in Numata, Gunma Prefecture, where it proceeded to attack two male c...
October 8, 2025
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General NewsBear Attacks, Injures Spanish Tourist at UNESCO Site Shirakawa-go in Gifu Pref.
GIFU — A Spanish tourist was attacked by a bear at a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Shirakawa, Gif...
October 5, 2025
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General NewsDeaths from Bear Attacks in Fy25 Reach Record High, Concerns Rise Over Bears Entering Areas Inhabited by Humans
The number of people killed in bear attacks this fiscal year reached a record high of seven, surp...
October 4, 2025
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General NewsWoman in Her 70s in Cardiac Arrest, Apparently Attacked by Bear in Miyagi Pref.
A woman in her 70s went into cardiac arrest after apparently being attacked by a bear in the moun...
October 3, 2025
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CompaniesService That Detects Bears Approaching Homes Set to Launch, Will Use AI Cameras, Notifications
A service that uses AI-equipped security cameras to detect bears approaching homes is set to be i...
September 25, 2025
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General NewsBear Repellent Rental Business Booming in Hokkaido
The business of renting out bear repellent spray, which is seeing increased demand as mountaineer...
September 21, 2025
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General NewsBear Approaches Fukushima Pref. Home, Kills Dog; No Humans Injured
A bear approached a house, where it killed a pet dog and ripped a curtain before leaving without ...
September 17, 2025
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General NewsBear Attacks Man in His 60s in Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture
SENDAI — A bear attacked a man in his 60s on a road in Tomiya, Miyagi Prefecture, on Friday eveni...
September 13, 2025
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73-Year-Old Man Attacked by Bear in Japan’s Iwate Prefecture
MORIOKA — A 73-year-old man was attacked by a bear in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, on Monday evening...
September 2, 2025
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General NewsLaw Takes Effect Allowing Guns for Bear Control in Residential Areas Amid Increase in Attacks
MORIOKA — Municipalities can authorize guns to be used against bears in residential areas under a...
September 1, 2025
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General NewsMultiple Bear Sightings in Western Tokyo Lead to Municipalities in Area Calling for People to Stay Vigilant
Multiple bear sightings have been reported in the mountains in Tokyo’s Nishitama area, including ...
August 28, 2025
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Man Attacked by Bear in Aomori Pref., Injured to Shoulder, Wrist
A man in his 70s was attacked by a bear in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, on Saturday, according to...
August 24, 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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Bear Spotted near Kyoto’s Arashiyama, Close to World Heritage Site Temple
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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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How to Protect Yourself During Bear Encounters
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‘Bear’ Takes Top Spot as Japan’s Kanji of the Year, Reflecting Year of Bear Sightings, Attacks (Update1)