Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season 5

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Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season 5

Bear incidents have been increasing in northern Japan. Between April 2025 and March 2026, seven people were killed, marking the highest number of fatalities since records began in 2006. Bears become more active in the autumn before hibernation, so the Ministry of the Environment is urging people to exercise caution.

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  • 2025 at about 13:30h, Video Location: Near Gojome-machi Interchange in Gojome-machi, Minami Akita, Japan Video Recording Date/Time: October 20, Akita Prefecture

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