Footage filmed by the chairman of the hunting association in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, shows a bear thrashing violently after being caught in a box trap. The size of the bear made the chairman of the hunting association cry out in surprise. It appears to Read More …
A news story from “news every.” that caught our attention: “Bear eats donuts in refrigerator, breaks into Japanese confectionery workshop, is it another bear on this day?” (From “news every.” broadcast on July 13, 2026) July 12, 2026 marked one year since a newspaper delivery Read More …
Bear sightings are increasing in various locations, forcing the cancellation of popular summer events. Furthermore, a bear was captured on camera entering a room where residents were sleeping, coming dangerously close to people. Summer bear sightings continue unabated across the country. A single bear cub Read More …
A man in his 50s was attacked by a bear while hiking in Hinohara Village, Tokyo, and fell approximately 10 meters. The incident occurred on a hiking trail in Hinohara Village. Shortly after 10 a.m. on the 7th, an employee of “Hinohara Tokyo Citizens’ Forest” Read More …
A rice farmer encountered a huge bear while working in the fields. It was a tense minute. Bear attacks continued on the 30th. [TV Asahi NEWS] According to Kyoto Prefecture, on the 29th, a man in his 40s, a member of a hunting association, encountered Read More …
There have been numerous sightings of animals believed to be bears in Hiroshima Prefecture. As June is the bear breeding season, Hiroshima City and other areas are urging extra caution. This is the official news channel of Hiroshima Home Television. We update daily, so please Read More …
In the early hours of June 19th, a bear was sighted on the grounds of a house in Taihara, Aoba Ward, Sendai City. A reporter reported, “The bear was spotted in this residential area near Taihara Station and then left to the north.” At around Read More …
Bear sightings continue unabated. On the 17th, there were a series of attacks on people across the country. The bear attack occurred in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture, surrounded by mountains on all sides. On the morning of the 17th, a man in his 60s was Read More …
A bear appeared in the heart of Sendai, near the prefectural office, and stayed in a residential yard for half a day. Experts point to “three common points” as to why these “giant bears” are appearing in urban areas one after another. [TV Asahi NEWS] Read More …
Bear sightings in populated areas such as residential areas and farmlands are reported daily, but…in this program, we were able to speak with everyone who was attacked and injured by a bear in Akita Prefecture, which has the highest number of bear sightings this year.A Read More …
There have been numerous bear sightings in Aomori Prefecture. This report compiles information on bear sightings, including footage of a bear approaching a field in Towada City, as well as sightings at a strawberry farm in Mutsu City and a residential area in Hachinohe City. Read More …
In Utsunomiya City, where a 1.5-meter-long bear was captured, a state of heightened alert remains in place. We conducted a thorough investigation to determine whether the bear that appeared in the city was just one individual, or if there were two or more. [TV Asahi Read More …
A bear has been captured in Utsunomiya City. Could this be the same bear that has been sighted repeatedly for the past three days? Concerns remain among residents. [TV Asahi News] A bear that had been sighted repeatedly in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, has been Read More …
A bear has appeared in a residential area in the Kanto region. A male resident recounted the tense moment. ■ “A bear passed by,” residents in a state of tension On the 5th, our reporting team headed to Yaita City, Tochigi Prefecture, where bear sightings Read More …
The bear that attacked four people in Fukushima City and then stayed at a factory reportedly left on the night of the 3rd. City officials confirmed that the bear appears to have escaped by opening a locked window. At a factory in Fukushima Prefecture where Read More …
With the arrival of summer, the activity of wild animals, including bears, and harmful insects increases. As temperatures rise, the range of wildlife expands, and the number of people enjoying outdoor leisure activities such as camping, hiking, and fishing also increases, leading to a tendency Read More …
More than 35 hours have passed since the bear attack in Fukushima City, in which four people were attacked in quick succession, and the situation remains at a standstill. Reporter Hidehiro Miyaguchi: “It has been one day since the incident. The bear is still believed Read More …
Bear attacks are occurring frequently across Japan. On June 2nd, four people, two men and two women, were attacked by bears at a factory in Fukushima City. Security cameras captured footage of the bears chasing the fleeing people. (From “news every.” broadcast on June 2, Read More …
With the full-fledged summer mountain climbing season approaching, anxiety is spreading in towns at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The cause is a series of bear sightings. What is this unusual situation that locals say “has never happened before”? (Aired on Saturday Station on May Read More …
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 …