Japanese family calls police after bear opens fridge, raids kitchen, and slips out
A family in northern Japan got a startling surprise this week when a bear wandered into their kitchen,…
A Bear Wandered Onto a Hokkaido Property, So the Homeowner Set Off Fireworks to Scare It Off
Houseguests are fine to invite over when you’re putting together a fireworks show at home. But when that…
Bear spray surge in Japan sparks safety concerns after accidental discharge
Following a surge in bear attacks in Japan, people are arming themselves with sprays while authorities have started…
Bear Spray Demand Fuels Counterfeits and Safety Concerns
High demand for bear repellent spray has led to a range of problems, including shortages, counterfeit products, and…
Study Finds Bear Intrusions Not Driven by Starvation or Acorn Shortages
A study has found that bear intrusions into human settlements are not primarily driven by starvation or poor…
Schools in Tokyo suburb to get bear sprays
TOKYO: A Tokyo suburb has announced an emergency spending plan to buy 700 anti-bear sprays for schools and…
NHK: 27 injured or killed across nine Japanese prefectures in rising bear attacks
A bear walks on the premises of an office in Fukushima, Japan, June 2, 2026. (PHOTO / KYODO…
Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings
Japanese authorities have sedated and captured a black bear, days after it was spotted roaming around a city…
Bear hunt continues as Japanese city shuts schools for second day
By Joseph Campbell and Chang-Ran Kim UTSUNOMIYA, Japan, June 9 (Reuters) – The hunt for a black bear…
‘Extremely intelligent’ bear that attacked 4 escapes capture in Japan
A bear that injured four people in Fukushima, Japan, this week has escaped, according to local officials. Fukushima…
New Video Shows Bear Attack Near Fukushima Amid Rising Incidents in Japan
For months now, Japan has been working tirelessly to figure out how to stop the rash of bear…
Rampaging bear attacks four people in Japan
A bear has attacked four people in eastern Japan, leaving an elderly woman with severe injuries. The incident…