The 'Kumadasu' system, a platform used in Akita Prefecture for informing locals about bear sightings, is experiencing a sudden increase in subscribers. The growth is speculated to be due to heightened bear activities in the region and a stronger implementation of public safety measures. The system, initially launched by local hunters, sends out alerts to users upon sightings of the wild animal. It's part of Akita's proactive approach to manage human-wildlife coexistence.

In Japan, particularly rural areas, maintaining a peaceful coexistence with wildlife is seen as a shared public responsibility. The 'Kumadasu' system reflects this value, operating as a collective early warning solution to ensure safety. The growth in the number of subscribers shows an increased communal involvement in wildlife situations.

Both in the US and the EU, similar wildlife alert systems exist. However, these mostly cater to larger predators like cougars or wolves and might not be as community-dependent as the Kumadasu system. The communal approach of the Kumadasu system arguably makes it more effective at quickly spreading awareness about wildlife sightings.