Bear Charges at Car in Japan as Cubs Cross Road, Dashcam Footage Reveals

Footage shows a bear charging a car in Hokkaido as cubs cross the road. Driver unharmed but vehicle damaged.

October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Bifuka Town, Hokkaido, Japan — A startling encounter between a wild bear and a motorist was captured on dashcam in Bifuka Town, Hokkaido, on 29 September.

The driver was traveling through the area when a mother bear and her cubs approached the vehicle. The larger bear charged the car three separate times, according to the driver’s account.

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Although the woman suffered no injuries, the bear left visible damage to the front of the vehicle, including scratches from its claws and a hole in the bodywork. Police released the footage, which shows the animals approaching and colliding with the car multiple times.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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