Japanese politician, Koizumi, has publicly addressed the increasing occurrence of human-bear conflicts, calling the situation a "crisis". The issue has surged in recent years, causing safety concerns in rural and suburban areas. Koizumi has highlighted the urgent need for new policies and strategies to ensure public safety while addressing environmental and wildlife conservation concerns.

The increase in bear attacks in Japan, primarily in the rural and mountainous regions, has raised concerns about safety, urban development, and wildlife preservation. Public sentiment is divided over effective solutions – with some calling for stronger measures against the bears, and others advocating for more eco-friendly approaches that consider the animals' habitat loss due to human encroachment.

In contrast, in regions like the U.S. and EU, conflicts between humans and bears are generally handled through robust wildlife management programs that accommodate the existence of the bears while promoting human safety. These include public education campaigns about bear behavior, secured trash management, and urban planning that limits human-bear interactions.