Bear Activity News
Bear Incidents This Week
This week saw 1,626 bear incidents across Japan. This represents a 16% increase compared to last week, indicating heightened bear activity.
Daily Activity Timeline
Bear incidents over the last 30 days
Color gradient shows progression over time (older = light blue, recent = dark blue)
📊 Data Insight
The peak day for bear activity in the last 30 days was October 6, with 287 incidents reported. Analyzing activity patterns helps predict encounter risks and improve community safety measures.
Regional Hotspots
Top 10 prefectures by bear incidents
Darker colors indicate higher incident counts (light orange = fewer, deep red = more)
Regional Analysis
Akita leads with 1,002 incidents. The top 3 prefectures account for approximately 81% of all activity, showing that bear encounters are concentrated in specific regions.
By Species
Incidents by bear species found in Japan
Asian Black Bear
🐻Brown Bear
🐻⚠️ About This Data
This data is based on official government reports but may not be exhaustive. Actual bear activity may be higher than reported.