In Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture, a pet cat was eaten by a bear. The cat’s owner recounted the horrific incident. ■Bear attacks and eats pet cat In Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture, a pet cat was attacked by a bear. (Owner of the attacked cat) “The Read More …
Bears have been appearing frequently in 2026, and have also caused injuries to people. We spoke to a blowgun expert who is working hard to capture bears in urban areas about his experiences on the ground. *This video was originally broadcast on terrestrial television on Read More …
Amid a series of bear attacks on people across the country, a massive bear weighing nearly 150 kilograms has now appeared. The person who filmed it testified to the tense situation, saying the bear “seemed used to people.” [TV Asahi NEWS] A black bear is Read More …
The body of an 85-year-old man was found in a stream in Iwate Prefecture. It is highly likely that he was attacked by a bear. [TV Asahi News] On the afternoon of May 19th, there were multiple bear sightings in the urban area of Chikuma Read More …
Amidst sightings of a mother bear and her cub in Tokyo, a woman who was attacked by one recounts the terrifying moment. [TV Asahi NEWS] Around 1 p.m. on the 19th, a body of unknown sex was found in the mountains of Okutama Town, Tokyo. Read More …
In the Kinki region, unseasonably hot weather has continued since last weekend, thanks to sunny skies. Toyooka City in Hyogo Prefecture recorded a temperature of 35.3℃, exceeding the level of a midsummer day and reaching the level of a scorching hot day. This is the Read More …
Security cameras captured three bears, each over one meter long, heading towards the grounds of a house where people live. [TV Asahi News] “It came slowly, then quickly. The bear approached me in this threatening manner,” said Yasuo Kanomata. Yasuo Kanomata was foraging for wild Read More …
On the 15th in Aomori City, a bear took up residence in a commercial building, causing a temporary commotion and leading to the establishment of a cordon around the area. The bear entered a building in the heart of Aomori City that houses a hotel Read More …
The abundant catch of the first bonito of the season continues unabated. How long will this “bargain” of seasonal delicacy last? ■Catch volume more than four times that of last year The first bonito of the season, a specialty of Kochi, is being grilled over Read More …
A bear has even appeared at the university where a bear researcher works. Are human settlements now considered bear territory? This article explains the threat witnessed by the researcher. [TV Asahi NEWS] [Local Resident] “This is the first time in 50 years (that a bear Read More …
In February of this year, a 20-year-old man was arrested for vandalizing a wall under the elevated tracks of the Tokyu Railway in Meguro Ward, Tokyo. The same location had been the site of a series of graffiti incidents, and in January, local high school Read More …
A bear measuring over one meter in length has been spotted near a residential area in Hachioji, Tokyo. Experts are warning that it may move even closer to urban areas. [TV Asahi News] A black bear measuring over 1 meter in length has been spotted Read More …
In Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, several massive rocks collapsed and tumbled down a slope, causing damage to houses and roads. When we covered the scene, we found that the nearby forest had been cleared of dead pine trees that had been damaged by pine beetles, Read More …
Today’s theme on “Good! Ichioshi” is “World’s First Land-Based Octopus Farming.” Tokai University is working on farming endangered marine products. Amidst this, they are now taking on the challenge of land-based farming of octopus, a familiar food ingredient, which, if successful, would be a world Read More …
On May 11th, the Ministry of the Environment announced that the number of bear sightings nationwide last year reached a record high of 50,776. This is more than double the previous record high set for 2023. Until now, bear sightings were predicted based on the Read More …
Bears have been appearing in various locations every day, and there have been a series of incidents. In Nagano Prefecture, a bear collided with a moving car. In Aomori Prefecture, two bears were culled in emergency hunting operations last week.
The exceptionally abundant catch has sparked excitement, with some saying they could “build a palace” with the proceeds. Bluefin tuna were caught in a fixed net on the morning of the 11th. Furthermore, another boat has had a massive sardine catch. Prices are expected to Read More …
Footage of an Asiatic black bear captured by the program’s drone. The footage was taken in a mountain forest in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture. Three days ago, a woman was found dead just 400 meters from here while gathering wild vegetables. The woman is believed Read More …
Bears are encroaching on our living areas. We covered preparations for the increasing number of bear sightings around homes and schools. (May 6, 2026, Aomori Broadcasting) ◇Smartphone app “NTV NEWS NNN” Today was a perfect day for outings in a wide area including Kanto, but Read More …
Since 2002, Major Craft メジャークラフト, based in Osaka, has been manufacturing Japanese fishing products and has released their products overseas via the name CEANA. Created by Moritsu Yoshio, who left Daiko Co., Ltd. (Daimaru Kogyo), Hirose Tatsuki (a rod planner specializing in lure rods) and Read More …
Kitagawa Fishing Pond in Shinano-machi is a fishing pond and restaurant where you can easily catch stream fish! The outdoor pond has opened for the season, and it’s the best time of year for river fish. On weekends, it’s bustling with up to 100 groups Read More …
Sanfuku Suisan, located in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, produces over 1,000 tons of dried bonito flakes annually. Normally, the factory operates with a staff of around 30, but currently, there are no people in the factory. Sanfuku Suisan’s representative, Moritaka Sanfuku, said, “It’s eerily quiet Read More …
On the 5th, a bear appeared next to the main hall of a temple in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. It ran straight down the road and then disappeared into the bushes. The following day, the 6th, it is unclear if it was the same bear, Read More …