In the rural areas of Tohoku, Japan, a rising number of incidents involving bears have been reported, mainly targeting rice crops. It is believed that the escalation may be attributed to the bears' increasing struggle for food resources, with rice being an easy target. The surge in attacks prompts concerns about safety and agricultural losses in the local community.

The increase in bear attacks in Japan symbolises the ongoing tension between human encroachment and wildlife. Most incidents occur in rural areas with shrinking populations and vast forested zones. Japanese communities highly value the safety and wellbeing of its people and natural environment, making such wildlife encounters a matter of urgent public and governmental concern.

In the US or EU, similar issues take the shape of various human-wildlife encounters such as confrontations with coyotes, wolves, or bears. Such issues often lead to discussions on the need to improve environmental conservation efforts, urban planning and educating the public on wildlife management and safety.