Summer Bears Appear Near Nikko
Bear sightings are increasing across Japan as the animals become more active during their summer breeding season, with encounters reported near major tourist destinations, campsites and fishing areas, including an attack that left a man injured in Gunma Prefecture. (News On Japan)
Bear sightings across Japan are on the rise as the animals become more active during their summer breeding season. In Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, a bear was filmed running along a mountain road on August 11, with the observer describing it as faster than expected. Other bear encounters have been reported near popular tourist destinations, campsites and fishing areas across the country.
A 51-year-old man fishing in Midori, Gunma Prefecture, was attacked by a bear on August 13 and suffered injuries to his head and left hand. The facility where the attack occurred has suspended nighttime access to its campground due to the incident.
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