Bear Attack Trends in Japan 2025: A Record-Breaking Year
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Bears in Japan: Complete Guide to Species, Safety & Where They Live [2025]
December 16, 2025 · Kumamap Team
Japan is home to two bear species that have killed 13 people in 2025 alone. Learn where they live, why encounters are surging, and how to stay safe in bear country.
Why Bears Aren't Hibernating in Japan This Winter
December 16, 2025 · Kumamap Team
On December 7, 2025, a bear chased a snowboarder down a Nagano ski slope. With 13 fatalities and over 3,400 sightings in the past month alone, Japan's bear crisis has extended into winter. Here's what's driving it.
Kanji of the Year 2025: Japan Chose 熊 (Bear)
December 16, 2025 · Kumamap Team
Japan selected 熊 as the 2025 Kanji of the Year after a record year of bear encounters. The character won by just 180 votes over 米 (rice).
Bear Incident Map for Japan
December 16, 2025 · Kumamap Team
100,000+ bear incidents from across Japan, translated and mapped.