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U.S. Embassy Warns Americans in Japan to Stay Alert for Bears After 13 Deadly Attacks in 2025

The U.S. Embassy in Japan issued a wildlife alert as bear encounters rise in northern Japan, including Sapporo and Akita.
Japan has recorded 13 deadly bear attacks this year, up from six the previous year, prompting heightened vigilance.
Authorities closed Maruyama Park in Sapporo after a bear sighting, illustrating active risk zones in urban areas.
Experts cite a rise in bear populations and a poor acorn harvest as factors driving more confrontations with humans.
The alert recommends leaving bears alone and reporting sightings to local authorities.
Japan hosts two bear species, with Asiatic black bears being more common and about 42,000 individuals.
The U.S. warning aligns with past reports of rising bear-related injuries and government data on attacks.
Officials note a broader pattern of increased bear activity across rural areas in Japan.
Public guidance emphasizes vigilance for travelers and locals in bear-prone regions of northern Japan.

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