In Japan, a growing concern has been highlighted, as 66% of bear-related injuries have been happening within human residential zones. The statistics, recently compiled, have surged over the past year and represent an escalating trend of wildlife encroachment into inhabited areas. Authorities are grappling with solutions to ensure both human safety and protection for the bears, a protected species in the country.

Bear sightings and episodes of bear-human conflicts occur frequently in Japan, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. These incidents are often a result of the shrinking habitats and are seen as a serious public safety issue. Concurrently, there is a strong sentiment for wildlife preservation among the public, putting the authorities in a delicate balancing act.

In the US or EU, measures like urban planning that accounts for wildlife corridors, bear-proof garbage implementations, and bear awareness education are used to handle similar situations. There is an emphasis on cohabitation, and rather than trapping or killing problematic bears, relocation efforts often take precedence.