Tohoku
Following record bear sightings in 2025 and unusual winter activity, Japan's Tohoku municipalities are issuing spring warnings as bears emerge from hibernation, urging residents not to leave food or garbage outside.
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Tourist sites in Japan's Tohoku and Hokkaido regions are preparing to evacuate visitors, including foreigners unfamiliar with local geography, following Monday's magnitude 7.7 earthquake. Tsunami warnings were issued but later lifted, with an advisory urging readiness for aftershocks until April 27. Staff at key attractions are trained and equipped to guide evacuations.
A record 12 people have been killed by bears this fiscal year, with 108 attacks as of late September, casting a pall over Japan's autumn outdoor activities. The Environment Ministry reports 20,792 bear sightings as of Friday, leading to widespread event cancellations. Hikers are increasingly anxious.