Tag: "bear sighting"
Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting
World 09:56 08/06/2026The Japanese city of Utsunomiya has suspended all 94 of the primary and middle schools that it operates on Monday after its first-ever bear sighting, a municipal official said.
Bear sightings hamper school activities in Japan
World 17:04 26/05/2026TOKYO -- Bear sightings have led to temporary closures and restricted outdoor activities at schools in Japan, with local education boards struggling over how to continue offering classes while ensuring safety of students.
Black bear sightings in Japan surge 2.5-fold in FY 2025
World 16:34 12/05/2026TOKYO -- The number of Asian black bear sightings in Japan in fiscal 2025 came to 50,776, marking the highest figure since comparable data became available in fiscal 2009, provisional data from the Environment Ministry showed Monday.
