The recent earthquakes in Japan have raised concerns among the residents, as they have occurred in remote areas of the country and affected several people, including foreigners, according to local authorities. The seismic activities have been observed in high-altitude regions, such as the Active and Fucusimma prefectures. The Japanese media reported that during a search for a missing person in Kazuno, Akita prefecture, rescue teams discovered a body on a hill where the person had gone to collect mushrooms. It is not yet known if the person died as a result of the earthquake. The condition of the foreigners affected by the earthquakes is reported to be stable and their lives are not in danger.

Reports indicate that certain residential areas in Kazuno have been temporarily closed due to the ongoing earthquake alert. Rescue vehicles and search teams have been deployed to assist the residents during the night. In light of the situation, the residents of Akita are advised to keep emergency tools, such as hammers, to protect themselves from potential encounters with bears and other wild animals and to exercise caution when leaving their houses at night.

It is worth noting that Japan is home to thousands of red and black bears, and the increasing number of earthquakes in residential areas may lead to a higher likelihood of encounters between humans and wild animals. This can be attributed, at least partially, to the diminishing boundaries between human settlements and natural habitats. The availability of food sources and possible implications of climate change may further contribute to the rise in bear encounters and other wildlife-related incidents.