How a small-town spat in Hokkaido nearly derailed its bear response measures
SAPPORO – A recent confrontation between a Hokkaido town assembly member and a hunters’ association shines a light…
Japan’s bears have been on their killing spree for more than 100 years
Death by bear is far more likely in Japan than in North America, if the data are boldly…
SDF to provide logistical aid for bear capture efforts
The nation’s Ground Self-Defense Force is preparing to dispatch personnel to Akita Prefecture to assist with measures against…
Japan asks army to cull bears after spike in attacks on humans
A Japanese governor says he will ask for the military to help cull bears to protect locals amid…