In October alone, the number reached 88, more than double the 39 recorded in September. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
The number of bear attack victims in Japan in the seven months through October totaled 196, a record high for the same period ...
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Japan police can use rifles against bears

Police in Japan can from Thursday use rifles to shoot bears after strict gun laws were revised to help authorities battle a ...
This heart-stopping footage shows a huge growling bear slamming its claws into a car bonnet as the driver reverses to escape.
The Japan Tourism Agency is aiming to cover half the cost of installing fences around outdoor baths at inns and hotels.