Tourist bear warnings urgedBy Shelley Shan / Staff ReporterTravel agents arranging tours to Japan should warn tourists about potential bear attacks when doing outdoor activities, the Tourism Administration said yesterday. The nation’s tourism authority issued the notice to the travel agencies nationwide, reminding them to inform their clients about bear danger before leaving for Japan if the itineraries include outdoor activities in the mountainous areas. Visitors take souvenir photos next to a bear warning sign at Shirakawa-go, Japan, in 2025. Even in winter, bear attacks were reported near popular tourist attractions in Japan. said that chances of bear attacks are lower in winter, as bears are in hibernation.

Source: Taipei Times January 05, 2026 16:44 UTC